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Giving Bible readers what God said not what translators think God meant
The Jerusalem Council provides a biblical model for Scriptural oversight, doctrinal accountability, and unity among all Christian congregations.
Biblical unity rests on sound doctrine, faithful exegesis, apostolic teaching, and shared submission to Jehovah’s inspired Word.
Biblical shepherds protect doctrine, correct sin, strengthen the weak, restore the repentant, and remain accountable to Christ and Scripture.
Jehovah knows those who belong to Him, and every Christian who names Christ must turn away from unrighteousness and pursue holiness.
1 Timothy 6:20–21 commands Christians to guard revealed truth, reject empty speculation, and refuse knowledge that leads people away from faith.
Scripture exposes false religion and counterfeit Christianity by measuring every claim against Jehovah’s Word and the apostolic gospel.
Heavy theology fails when it replaces clear Scripture, obedient faith, and Christlike living with man-made complexity.
Congregations strengthen new believers through organized Bible teaching, mature examples, personal care, correction, fellowship, and supervised service.
Congregational unity requires shared submission to clear biblical doctrine concerning God, Christ, salvation, morality, worship, and leadership.
Biblical elders are qualified teachers and shepherds whose primary work is explaining Scripture, protecting doctrine, and caring for Christ’s flock.
