¹⁴ These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; ¹⁵ but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. - 1 Timothy 3 : 14-15

We are to be constantly reminded to go back to the basics & fundamental truth of God's word. The apostle Peter, knowing his death was near, emphasized this very point: "For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things... Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you" (2 Peter 1:12-13).

Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV): "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." 

The church of Christ identifies itself as the first-century church that Jesus established. Our doctrines are not based on human creeds or traditions, but on the timeless truths of the Lord's church as revealed in the New Testament.