We reject all forms of the hyper movements that have invaded Christendom. We especially reject teachings that negate portions of Scripture as irrelevant to the Church Age. In other words, if you only accept doctrinal truths from the Pauline Epistles (Romans through Philemon), then you will NOT be pleased with the teachings found at this site. Positions that theologically negate portions of Scripture of heretical - for such doctrinal positions do not accept the full counsel of God. The Bible teaches: (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV) "ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness". We believe that ALL SCRIPTURE means ALL.

We reject heretical teachings proposed by cults that teach that Paul was the only Apostle to the Church, and that the Church did not form until Acts 9, Acts 18, or Acts 22. Heretical teachings such as this are divisive to the Word of God, and serve no function other than to promote a "better than you" attitude within the cult that propounds them.

We believe that God has revealed His will to mankind in progressive stages through the different periods of history. These historical periods are called dispensations. In each dispensation God called upon mankind to believe in Him and to obey His Word. In each dispensation people were saved by grace through faith in God's promises. The content of God's revelation, however, has progressively expanded in each dispensation (Eph. 1:10, 3:1-12; Col. 1:24-27; Heb. 1:1-2; John 1:17). We further believe that the promises that God made to the nation of Israel in the Old Testament will be literally fulfilled to Israel in the future Kingdom. We reject both covenant theology (such as teaching which equates the New Testament Church with Old Testament Israel) and hyperdispensationalism (such as teaching which rejects water baptism and/or the Lord's Supper as ordinances for the Church today).

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ commanded His Church to observe two ordinances. These ordinances do not bring salvation to those who participate in them. We are saved by the grace of God through faith alone. We do believe, however, that these ordinances are an important part of the Christian life.

The Church, which is the body and the bride of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23, 5:22-23; 2 Cor. 11:2), is a spiritual organism made up of all born again persons of this present age. The Church Age began on and was empowered by the Holy Spirit the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2, 11:15-17) and will be concluded at the rapture of the Church (1 Thess. 4:13-18) at which time the spiritual building will be complete (Eph. 2:20-22; 1 Pet. 2:4-7; Rom. 11:25). Jesus Christ is the Head of the universal Church and of our local church (Col. 1:18). We are members of Christ and members of each other (Rom. 12:5). Therefore, we seek to exalt Christ in every ministry and activity of our church, and we are to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-17). False teaching and division are to be handled by church discipline (Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 1:10). As believers we are to love each other fervently (Eph. 5:1-4; Rom. 14:13-23; 1 John 3:14).

We believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will take place in two phases. The first phase will be personal (1 Thess. 4:13-18), imminent (1 Cor. 15:51-52; Titus 2:13; Rev. 22:20), and pre-tribulational (Rev. 3:10; 1 Thess. 1:10, 5:9-11) coming of the Lord Jesus for His Church. The rapture of the Church is the believer's confident hope. The rapture will be followed by the tribulation period, a period of seven years, during which God pours out His wrath on sinful men (Rev. 4-19). The second phase of Christ's coming will take place at the end of the tribulation period when Christ will return to the earth with His saints to establish His Kingdom (Zech. 14:4-11; Rev. 19:11-16, 20:1-6; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; Matt. 24:29-31, 36-51)

Though we love all for whom Christ died, we also reject the teachings of groups that cannot be validated Sola Scriptura. This includes, but is not limited to, the teachings of groups considered heretical by conservative Christianity (Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, The Way, The Adventists, Ba'Hai, Krishna). We also reject the teachings of any groups that emphasize ritual over reality, such as Catholicism. By rejecting these teachings we are not making a determination as to whether you are saved or not - only the Father can do that - but we do take the stand that "God is not the Author of Confusion" (1 Corinthians 14:33). With so many voices crying so many "truths", we find it safer to abide in the clear teachings of the Scripture and the simplicity that is Christ.

We not only post articles from all denominations of Chrstianity, as long as they are Sola Scriptura, we post articles from all races of Christians. Consider the publisher of this site neutral in color, or red - washed by the blood of Jesus!

There are many other things we hold to be Biblically true, but if you read and can tolerate (if not accept) these initial doctrinal statements, then we can safely (and without argument) continue this Bible study series. Nothing at this site is written with hatred or division in mind, but is written to help others seek out and understand the God we worship through Christ Jesus. The Southern Baptist Convention "Faith and Message" (which is, in our opinion, a very conservative and Biblical creedal statement) will give you an overall view of what this Ministry doctrinally supports, though in religious liberty we explore the entirety of scriptural teaching. You may think that we are rather close-minded about the above points, and I guess, you are right. When you base your faith on the strictest teachings of the Word of God, anything less than close-mindedness in the basic necessities is hypocrisy. As the Bible says:

Ephesians 4:11-16 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."

That's what this Ministry is about, Christian Growth and Love. We hope that by using this Ministry you will grow in stability and faith so that you might better serve your Heavenly Father. This Ministry is supported by God, and we accept no monetary donations: it's not about money. What you gain here is understanding of God's precious Word and (we hope) a more stable Christ view of life.