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What do we believe and why do labels never tell the whole story? At Be The Church, our convictions are rooted in Scripture, shaped by the early church, informed by church history, and lived out through intentional discipleship and community. This statement outlines our beliefs, our non-negotiables, and our heart for unity without uniformity as we seek to know Christ deeply, walk in obedience, and live as His Church together.

On January 15, 1557, Elizabeth Dirks was drowned for her faith after refusing to recant her obedience to Christ. Her story confronts a hard truth: much of what passes for Christianity has never been tested. Elizabeth did not live for comfort, approval, or safety. She believed Jesus was Lord and that obedience mattered more than life itself. Her quiet faith still speaks to the church today.

Who truly belongs to the family of God? In Luke 8:19-21, Jesus redefines belonging not by bloodline, but by obedience. Dive into how historic Christianity never separated faith from action and why modern teachings often miss this crucial link. Discover what it means to hear and do God’s Word, and why genuine faith always bears the fruit of obedience. Join us as we explore the powerful truth behind Jesus’ words and their relevance today.

Stigmata has fascinated Christians for centuries, yet few stop to ask whether it is truly biblical. This in-depth study examines the claims of stigmata through Scripture, early church history, and modern evidence. By tracing its origins, testing it against God’s Word, and exposing the dangers of experience-based faith, this article calls believers back to biblical truth, discernment, and the sufficiency of Christ’s finished work.

Churches rarely lose spiritual life overnight. Decline happens slowly through neglect, misplaced priorities, fractured unity, and a shift from Christ-centered mission to personal preference. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and lived experience, this reflection exposes the subtle warning signs that weaken a local body and harm real people. This is not an attack on the church, but a call to repentance, renewal, and faithfulness to Christ, who alone sustains His body.

How do we know when someone is truly saved? Is a prayer, an altar call, or a moment of emotion enough? Scripture warns that many respond to the Gospel without being born again. This teaching examines why the Bible never equates immediate decisions with salvation, how false assurance forms, and why true conversion is revealed over time through fruit, perseverance, and discipleship, not numbers.