Quote Source – The Bible

A Biblical Christian worldview perspective –

Sadly, Christians can be extremely dogmatic on the finer points of theology which can result in isolation between churches, much less Biblical Christian denominations. Paul, in his instructions to Titus, was trying to provide criteria for the strengthening of the leadership within the church in Crete, and to root out those who were undermining it from within.

From MacArthur’s commentary … “Paul again warns against becoming embroiled in senseless discussions with the many false teachers on Crete (see 1:10 14–16), especially the Judaizers who contended that a Christian must be obedient to “the [Mosaic] law,” a view that assaulted the doctrine of justification by grace through faith alone and, contrary to holy living, which was good and profitable, was “unprofitable and worthless.” Proclaiming the truth, not arguing error, is the biblical way to evangelize.”

Titus 3:10 – As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him.

“Foolish Controversies”

Contemporary to Paul – The challenge was to correct those who taught that one must follow the Mosaic law of works rather than recognizing that God provided the only way of salvation through His grace … to believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord.

Today – We need to keep the main thing the main thing. Hold to essential and core doctrine, which all Biblical Christians can agree with, while still showing grace to those who disagree on non-core Christian theology.

James 3:8 – But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

POSTSCRIPT: Great verses on this subject offered from a reader…. and in non-core issues, it is not about Christian maturity, it is more about human interpretation of an omniscient God.

Romans 14:1-4 – As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

– Core Statement of Faith –

The Bible is the primary source in understanding God. However, with 750k words, we acknowledge that no individual, church, or denomination holds a perfect understanding of all Scripture. However, there exists a set of unchanging core Biblical principles, outlined below. They are fundamental to a growing, personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. 

Salvation (ESSENTIAL) — Everyone sins and no one can save themselves. It is only through accepting Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior that one can receive eternal life in Heaven. Salvation is available to anyone who acknowledges in their heart that Jesus Christ died on the cross for their sins, rose bodily from the grave, and asks Him to forgive them of their sins and save their soul. The difference between a saved and an unsaved person is a God-produced difference.

Trinity — represents one living and true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God — created everything, is perfect, and continues to rule. Further, He is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent.

Jesus Christ — is the eternally preexistent Son, is fully God and was fully man, born of a virgin, and lived a sinless life.

Holy Spirit — lives in every Christian to guide, instruct, and empower the believer.

Resurrection — Everyone will be resurrected from the grave: the saved to eternal life in Heaven, and the lost to eternal damnation in a real and literal Hell.

Bible — as originally written, is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Further, God has protected His word down through the ages such that we hold today a trustworthy document that expresses the other core principles listed here.

Evangelism — It is a responsibility, duty, and joy to spread the love of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ to all who will listen.

Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words

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