Our Three Pillars
Pillar One: A Cross
There are two definite crosses given to us in the Gospels. The first is the cross that Jesus was nailed to. It is on that cross our sins were paid in full. In the Gospel of John we read, “Later knowing all was completed…” (John 19:28). At this moment we learn that our sins were put on Him. The second cross is the one that we are called to take up. At the moment we decide to become followers of Jesus Christ we are told to “take up our cross and follow Him.”
Pillar Two: A Yoke
We are to be yoked apprentices of Jesus Christ. We are to follow no other doctrine and live no other way than in the teachings of Jesus Christ. He is the great Rabbi whom we are to follow completely. Jesus gives an astounding statement to this measure so that we would understand the call He was asking, “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) We understand that many Rabbis’s had yokes or teachings. Jesus requires us to take His yoke (His teaching) and to bear it completely.
Pillar Three: A Compass
We believe that we must have a compass setting for our life. We must have a true North and Jesus Christ is our True North. By taking up our cross and following Him and accepting His invitation to join His yoke we set our compass. It is our objective to gather people together and help them set their compass. By doing this we are fulfilling the Great Commission and making disciples of the nations.
