If you were looking for a church, would a church that meets the following criteria appeal to you?

• A church that is not a denomination. (John 17:20,21)
  
  
• A church whose only head is Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:22,23)
  
  
• A church that has no creed other than the Bible. (Colossians 3:17)
  
  
• A church that follows simple New Testament worship. (John 4:24)
  
  
• A church that uses only God's word to draw men to Christ. (Romans 1:16)
  
  
• A church that is organized according to the New Testament pattern. (Philippians 1:1)
  
  
• A church that does not raise money by having car washes, bake sales, rummage sales, or religious-product sales. Rather, it is financed solely by its members' free-will offerings. (1 Corinthians 16:1,2)
  
  
• A church that has only one type of worship service, and it's neither contemporary nor traditional? (Hebrews 8:5)
  
  
• A church that expects its members to be present each and every time the saints assemble. (Hebrews 10:24)
  
  
• A church that has no earthly headquarters. (Philippians 3:20)
  
  
• A church that wears only a Bible name. (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:2)
  
  
• A church whose members are simply called Christians. (Acts 11:26)
  
  
• A church that takes a stand on the moral issues of the day (adultery, abortion, homosexuality, fornication) and is not afraid to speak out on any subject found in the Scriptures. (Acts 20:26,27)
  
  
• A church that disciplines those who become unfaithful. (2 Thessalonians 3:14,15)
  
  
• A church that understands loving God means not compromising the truth. (Proverbs 23:23)
  
  
• A church that seeks to teach its members to live above the world. (1 John 2:15-17)
  
  
• A church that is willing, in light of the Scriptures, to defend and examine any teaching, answer any question, and discuss any spiritual matter. (Acts 17:11)
  
  
• A church that believes the Bible is inspired and is God's last will and revelation to mankind. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
  
  
• A church that believes the kingdom is now here and that Christ is ruling on His spiritual throne in heaven. (Acts 2:29-36; Colossians 1:13,14)
  
  
• A church that teaches that, to be part of God's family, man must hear (Romans 10:17); believe (Hebrews 11:6); repent (Acts 17:30); confess (Romans 10:9,10); and be baptized (Mark 16:16).
  
  
• A church that teaches that, after obeying the gospel, we can fall from grace and become lost. (2 Peter 2:20-22)
  
  
• A church that teaches the Lord will return in judgment and mete out to each person, one of two sentences-Heaven or Hell. (Matthew 25:31-46)
  
  
• A church that believes unity can be achieved only by adhering to the seven platforms of unity. (Ephesians 4:1-7)

If this kind of a church appeals to you, please consider worshiping with us. If not, please study with us to show us why it doesn't appeal to you. God permits us to choose.