What is the New Testament - Patterned Church ?  Part 3

by Craig Harbin

1. It is undenominational, that is , opposed to the present state of sectarian Christianity because the body of Christ is to have no divisions (1 Corinthians 1:10).

2   It strives for all Christians to come together by accepting only Scriptures, not man-made traditions, as the rule of faith and practice (John 17:21-23)

3.  It teaches that there is only one faith, one body and one church, therefore Christians should love each other and work together (Ephesians 4:2-6; Matthew 16:18).

4.  It believes that all non-Scriptural names, titles and positions should be abandoned and all believers be "Christians" only (Matthew 23:8-10; Acts 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16).

5.  The mission of the Church is made more convincing when Christians are united.  Sinners are more likely to have faith that Jesus was sent from heaven if Christians speak with one voice (John17:21).

6.  We consider all who claim Jesus as Lord to be our brothers and sisters.  However, there is a better way than th present state of divided theology and divided Christianity.  WE ARE NOT THE ONLY CHRISTIANS, BUT WE ARE "CHRISTIANS" ONLY! (Romans 15:5-7)