For the Lord’s church

No human creeds. Creeds divide rather than unite; the Bible alone suffices as the standard (1 Corinthians 4:6 — “not to think beyond what is written”).

Why the Bible Holds Supreme Authority

No one should do anything without biblical authority

God is the source of all authority in religion.

Authority flows from God the Father, who delegated all authority to Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:20-23). Jesus, in turn, promised the Holy Spirit would guide the apostles into all truth and bring to remembrance His teachings (John 16:13; 14:26). The apostles then recorded this inspired message in the New Testament writings.

The apostles’ writings carry divine authority.

Paul declared that what he wrote was “the commandments of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 14:37). Peter placed Paul’s letters alongside “the other Scriptures” (2 Peter 3:15-16), affirming their inspired status. The church submits to Christ by submitting to His word as revealed in the Bible.

The Bible is complete and sufficient.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). No additional revelation is needed for salvation, worship, or godly living.

The Bible teaches that divine authority is conveyed through three biblical methods:

Direct commands or statements — Explicit instructions (e.g., “Repent and be baptized” in Acts 2:38).

Approved apostolic examples — Practices shown and endorsed in the New Testament church (e.g., the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week in Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2).

Necessary inferences — Conclusions that must logically follow from what is stated (e.g., the use of bread and fruit of the vine in the Lord’s Supper is necessarily inferred from the elements Jesus used and commanded).

Anything lacking these forms of authorization is not permitted in faith or practice. This principle prevents additions such as instrumental music in worship, which lack New Testament command, example, or inference.

A Call to Return to Bible Authority

A call for all churches

In a world of religious confusion, where doctrines vary widely, the plea is simple:

Let us go back to the Bible. Reject human traditions that elevate themselves above Scripture. Test every teaching by the inspired word (Acts 17:11).