What is undenominational Christianity?
Introduction. Allow me to start by saying undenominational Christianity is not all-denominational Christianity! Somehow the thinking has evolved that "we do not distinguish between denominations - we accept all denominations - hence, we are undenominational."
Undenominational Christianity subscribes to one creed – the scriptures. The Christian's hope is learned and obtained through the gospel (Col. 1:5; Acts 20:32). Moreover, the word of God produces faith (Rom. 10:17), serves as power to save (Rom. 1:16), provides the weaponry for the Christian (Eph. 6:17), and shall judge us (John 12:48). The word of God is the Christian's only creed and standard of authority (Eph. 4:5, 2 John 9-11, Gal. 2:14).
Undenominational Christianity advocates one church, Jesus' church. Jesus promised to build his church (Matt. 16:18). You can read of Jesus' church in the New Testament (from Acts 2 forward). According to the scriptures, there is one church (Eph. 4:4, 1:22, 23, 1 Cor. 4:17). The Lord's church does not wear human names (cf. 1 Cor. 1:2, Rom. 16:16). She praises God in vocal music (Eph. 5:19), observes the Lord's Supper on the Lord's Day (Acts 20:7) and is supported by the free-will giving of the members on the Lord's Day (1 Cor. 16:1,2).
Undenominational Christianity honors the Lord. One problem at Corinth was some were rallying around men (1 Cor. 1:12-15). Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Alexander Campbell were men! We are "complete" in Christ, "who is the head of all principality and power" (Col. 2:10). Undenominational Christianity is simply the restoration and practice of the undenominational Christianity of the First Century.
Undenominational Christianity subscribes to one creed – the scriptures. The Christian's hope is learned and obtained through the gospel (Col. 1:5; Acts 20:32). Moreover, the word of God produces faith (Rom. 10:17), serves as power to save (Rom. 1:16), provides the weaponry for the Christian (Eph. 6:17), and shall judge us (John 12:48). The word of God is the Christian's only creed and standard of authority (Eph. 4:5, 2 John 9-11, Gal. 2:14).
Undenominational Christianity advocates one church, Jesus' church. Jesus promised to build his church (Matt. 16:18). You can read of Jesus' church in the New Testament (from Acts 2 forward). According to the scriptures, there is one church (Eph. 4:4, 1:22, 23, 1 Cor. 4:17). The Lord's church does not wear human names (cf. 1 Cor. 1:2, Rom. 16:16). She praises God in vocal music (Eph. 5:19), observes the Lord's Supper on the Lord's Day (Acts 20:7) and is supported by the free-will giving of the members on the Lord's Day (1 Cor. 16:1,2).
Undenominational Christianity honors the Lord. One problem at Corinth was some were rallying around men (1 Cor. 1:12-15). Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Alexander Campbell were men! We are "complete" in Christ, "who is the head of all principality and power" (Col. 2:10). Undenominational Christianity is simply the restoration and practice of the undenominational Christianity of the First Century.