In the immediate aftermath of the crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus commissioned his followers to go into all of the world, making disciples by teaching everything that Jesus affirmed and baptizing people into the church in the name of the Triune God (Mt. 28:18-20).

Further, he instructed his disciples: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). In other words, we must do what Jesus did. What did Jesus do? He affirmed everything the Bible teaches (Mt. 5:17). He believed that love for people entails speaking hard truths to them even if there are consequences such as false charges, unjust imprisonment, and wrongful execution.

What Scripture affirms as valid for all people at all times in all places, we must likewise affirm.
Our faith is revelation-based, meaning that God has revealed himself to humanity through Jesus Christ and the Bible, which testifies to Christ.

The Bible unequivocally teaches that gender-wise, we are predetermined beings. God created us in his image, male and female (Gen. 1:27), each with unique roles and responsibilities (Eph. 5:22-33). This fundamental belief is not intended to marginalize or discriminate against individuals who identify as transgender or non-binary; instead, it seeks to affirm the beauty and purpose of God’s original design.

The Bible clearly defines marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman (Gen. 2:24; Mt. 19:4-6). This belief, which has been upheld for millennia across cultures and civilizations, is now deemed offensive and unacceptable by a vocal minority that seeks to redefine marriage according to their own subjective desires. Yet, our affirmation of it does not make us hateful. On the contrary, our stance is rooted in love and a desire to uphold God’s design for human flourishing, even if it contradicts prevailing cultural norms.

The Bible teaches that salvation comes through consciously focused faith in God’s Son, Jesus Christ (Jn 14:6; Acts 4:12). Only through Jesus’ sacrificial atonement can God’s justice and mercy be reconciled, as Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and, upon our trust in him, declares us innocent in return. It is not out of disdain for adherents of other faiths that we affirm this central tenet of Christianity, but out of obedience to the Great Commission to share the gospel with all nations (Mt. 28:19-20).

In our efforts to live out our faith in every aspect of life—from our families to our workplaces to our communities—we will often be met with hostility and legal challenges aimed at silencing our beliefs. Christian business owners are fined and coerced into violating their conscience by providing services that conflict with their religious convictions. Christian schools and organizations face losing accreditation or tax-exempt status unless they abandon their biblical beliefs. Christian individuals may be canceled from their social circles or worse.

Yet, as the early church did when faced with reprisals from the Roman Empire, we must continue to articulate our beliefs respectfully, even in the face of opposition. Further, in our twenty-first century democracies, we must use our voice and vote to advocate for robust protections for religious liberty that safeguard our right to exercise our faith in every sphere of life.