Our Plea

Our plea is for Biblical unity.

It has been suggested that America is the most religiously divided nation in the world. Whether or not that is, in fact, true, is hard to say. But, if it isn’t completely accurate, it is close. In addition to the non-Christian religions in this country, there are more than 2,500 different churches claiming to be the church we read about in the Scriptures. Though some would argue to the contrary, all this religious diversity is not good. Our plea is for a return to Biblical unity.

Jesus said, “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:20-21 ESV). The intent of that prayer is obvious. Jesus desired unity on the part of believers. Only a united Christendom will bring the world to Christ. Division leads to unbelief. Therefore, if the lost are to learn of Jesus, those who follow Him must be united.

The apostle Paul, appealing to the church at Corinth for unity, pleaded with them to agree and stand as one (1 Corinthians 1:10). It is still a valid plea and remains our plea for Biblical unity today.

We believe that great harm has befallen the cause of Christ in this world because those who claim to follow Him are so divided. But, we also believe that unity is still possible. It is our desire to cast aside all manmade religious trappings and come to Christ solely on the basis of what the Bible teaches. Our plea is a simple one. “In matters of faith let us have unity. In matters of opinion let us have liberty. And, in all things let us have charity (love).”

We ask you neither to accept what the Bible does not teach, nor to reject what it does teach. This is our plea. We extend to you an invitation to join us as we seek to worship and serve the Lord according to the dictates of His word. Upon that basis we can all be one in Christ.