Quest for True Religion

The churches in the body of Christ are on a mission; a quest if you will. We are seeking restoration. We are not trying to pattern our order or message on anything in contemporary religion. Instead, we want a church that preaches the same message and operates in the same manner as the church that Jesus built and launched on the Day of Pentecost. We also seek to attain the same spirit of humility and charity that our brothers and sisters had in the early church.

There is so much that is wrong with modern churchianity. Most churches operate in a way that is not biblical. We want to follow the pattern of the Bible. Modern religion is need-based. That is, churches are constantly introducing plans and programs to cater to the whims and perceived “needs” of the people. Do not misunderstand me: the true church of Jesus Christ will meet your needs. But do not confuse “needs” with “wants.” The true church is not need-based; it is God-focused. We are not just here to cater to your needs; we are here to worship God!

Modern religion is man-centered. But true religion is redemptively-centered. It is not all about you; it is all about Him! It is not all about what the church can do for you, as much as it is about what God can do for you. And, it is about what you can do for God and for His people. The church exists not only to serve you; but also to give you an opportunity to serve God by serving others.

Modern religion is consumer-driven. But true religion is scripturally-prioritized. Our members are not consumers in the pew, looking for bargains and value for their purchase. They are here in obedience to the Word of God. They come to find out what the Bible says about our salvation, how we are to live our lives, and our hope for the future. Then we go out and live a life of worship.

Modern religion is culturally-defined. But true religion is biblically-defined. Modern religion follows the latest trends in psychology and sociology as much or more than it follows the Bible. It is very trendy, technologically-savvy and media-oriented. But true religion looks to the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit.

The choice is either accommodation or confrontation. We can either accommodate the spirit of the age or we must confront it directly. There is no in-between.

The consumer church is made up of people who are “consuming” the church’s products without connecting with the other members in a meaningful way. Really, we should come to church to interact with the community of believers and experience the transforming power of the Spirit and the Word.

Consider this important point: modern churches are a collection of people acting independently; but a biblical church relates as a community. A community develops when individuals in the church experience deep, caring, relationships; social connections; and a strong personal commitment to the church’s mission.

Consumerism is about “me”. Community is about “we”. We are not just to consume; we are part of the church in order to create. We create worship; we create an atmosphere of caring concern; we create love and humility and service.

Our quest is to do something extraordinary for the Lord. We don’t want ordinary religion. We want to go beyond the ordinary.  Why settle for ordinary religion when you can restore the true church of the New Testament? Ordinary religion is preaching without the power of the Holy Ghost. It is a feel-good message of syrupy love, rather than the confrontation that comes with preaching the truth. Ordinary religion is one hour a week in a church building rather than a life-transforming experience with Jesus Christ and His own ransomed church. Ordinary religion is going to church; true Christianity is taking church with you wherever you go.

We issue an open invitation to all to join our quest. It is the adventure of a lifetime. It will provide joy in the midst of tribulation, thrills that outshine all disappointments, and the opportunity to lay up treasure in heaven.