In the ‘logo' we use for our web site, business cards, and almost all material which comes from my desk, one of two phrases appears, "Standing For New Testament Christianity" or "just Christians, nothing more, nothing less." What does that mean? What is New Testament Christianity? Why do we seek to be nothing more or less than Christians?

We live in a day when what people refer to as "Christianity" has become quite diverse. So much so, that there are estimated to be approximately 22,000 different varieties of denominational groups in existence. That is baffling to the mind, that there can be that many distinct groups, all teaching a somewhat different flavour of what they are calling "Christianity". In the claim to stand for "New Testament Christianity", we desire to do nothing more or less than what the Lord has commanded us to do in His word. We want to be just Christians.

We have no creed books. We do not allow human tradition to supplant Bible command. If a practice is to be practiced, it requires Biblical support by way of command or example. If a doctrine is to be preached, we demand that book, chapter and verse be supplied. If either a practice or teaching cannot be found in the Bible, the it should not be found in the church either.

Such a stand may seem rather restrictive to the general populous. After all, isn't it a marvelous thing that we can go and choose from among thousands of options available, and find the particular religion which appeals to us? Isn't it great that we can seek out a group that teaches doctrines we feel comfortable with, and that carries on activities which we can enjoy??

If Christianity were all about US, then certainly, that would be wonderful. But understand, Christianity is not about us – it is about the Lord. The church is not a social club, it is the assembly of the saved. It's doctrines are not open to human preference, but come from the author of Scripture, the Lord. Recall the words of Jesus, "Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord', and do not do the things which I say?" (Luke 6:46). Men have come to treat the church as though it belongs to them, and thus, they have created it as they desire. Shame!!

Hear the words of David with regard to the construction of the temple in the days of Solomon:

My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the LORD God. (1 Chr 29:1)

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