When looking at the different churches in our community today we stagger at the different beliefs and practices we see. Some teach that there is only One Person in the Godhead, while others say that there are Three. Some teach grace only, others teach faith only, still others teach a combination of grace faith, and obedience. Some teach that the kingdom has come (as the church), while others teach that it is yet to be established.

Why is there such a difference in beliefs when there is only one Holy Bible? The reason is that we let our feelings, thoughts, tradition, and human judgement interfere with a clear understanding of what the Bible teaches. For example, I may feel like baptism isn’t necessary for my salvation, but the Bible says that it is (Mark 16:16). I may think that I know a better way to be saved, but the Bible gives the way God has provided (Jeremiah 10:23). I may hold to a teaching of my grandparents that says there is only One Person in the Godhead, but the Bible says that there are Three (1 John 5:7).

At Sycamore Chapel we use the Bible as our only guide in life. It was given by God and contains all that we need to know to live pleasing to Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:3). We do what we do because God says in His Word for us to do it.

Think about it!

Kevin Williams
Minister, Sycamore Chapel church of Christ