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For years we have been known to be the “People of the Book.” Why? Because from our humble beginnings our pioneers searched Scriptures, parted away from traditions and well established believes which had no Biblical foundation and focused on what God was saying through the Bible. At times, they got it wrong, but they did not give up, they kept on searching, even if unpopular at times, because they wanted to know the will of God and His plans for His people. We have been a church that believes the Bible to be the Word of God, loves it, treasures it, and reads it. The Bible is our only rule of faith and doctrine, we also believe in the following two concepts:
Sola Escritura: The Scriptures are our only rule of faith and doctrine.
Tota Escritura: We believe all of Scripture to be inspired by God and its principles to be relevant in the world in which we live today.
Jesus had something to say about anyone who exchanges His Word for traditions, He said: “Therefore, in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.' For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups, and many other like things you do." And He said unto them, "Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.” (Mark 7:8,9).
The Apostle Paul also warned us against the temptation to put aside God’s Word for traditions and human-made doctrines, he said: “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, following the tradition of men according to the rudiments of the world, and not in accordance with Christ.” (Colossians 2:8)
The youth and young adults in the Greater New York Conference are committed to being “the Young People of the Book.” In order to be just that we must:
1. Read a portion of the Bible daily.
2. Pray asking God to help us understand what we read.
3. Pray asking God for strength to help us to obey what God says through the Bible.
4. Look in the Bible for answers and solutions to our daily lives.
5. Accept the authority of the Bible above any other book written
6. Place the writings of the Bible above any human, church, and popular traditions.
7. Share the Message of Hope and plenty of benefits found in the Bible with our family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
8. Never argue with anyone about the doctrines found in the Bible, rather encourage others to search and find the answer. We are not here to win an argument on doctrine; we exist to lead others to the benefits found in the Book with a spirit of love.
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