Jesus calls: "Follow me!" Come, let's follow Jesus!

In the last pages of the Bible we read the call:

"The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price." (Revelation 22:17)

Personal Relationship and Community

We are not a registered or incorporated church, nor do we belong to any church, denomination, or religious community legally recognised by this world. We do not limit our fellowship to institutionalised frameworks in order to fulfil certain formal acts or entrenched human traditions. But behind our websites there is not some invisible or virtual community.

We don't cultivate superficial relationships. We are Christians who believe that deep, faith-based unity is not the result of rules, but of genuine love.

God's Church is Built on the Rock

Far be it from us to establish a “new church.” We believe that God long ago established his one church in Christ Jesus, and that the apostles and prophets bear witness on this foundation. There is no other foundation than Jesus Christ, and there is no other rock but the Lord. The apostle Paul writes:

"For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:11)

Everything that the apostles saw and heard has been preserved for us in the Bible. Therefore, if anyone were to preach “another Jesus,” we would distance ourselves from him. We want to build exclusively on this solid foundation. As it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah:

"Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any." (Isaiah 44:8)

Sincerity instead of Religious Hypocrisy

As disciples of Jesus, we consider it our responsibility to share God’s will – not only here on the Internet, but also in person. Many say that they walk in the name of Jesus, yet we see religious self-deception all around us. We know: it is not enough to start, we have to reach the goal.

Unfortunately, today we still see the process that the apostles prophesied: many turn away from the pure faith and prefer to please people. We strive not for appearances, but for purity of heart. We do not want to gather around us teachers who serve our convenience; rather, we want to live with each other in sincere repentance, not hiding our sins.

The Bible is our Compass

For us, Jesus himself is the living Word. To get to know him, we must read the Bible with an open heart. We believe that only the Bible is inspired and absolute authority – that is why we quote from them. The apostle Paul wrote:

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

We also ask you: do not believe us, but examine everything we write in the mirror of the Bible! God’s word has not lost its power today; if we love him and keep his words, the Holy Spirit makes them come alive in us today. Jesus prayed for his disciples:

"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:17)

Practice Christianity

• Instead of Religious Outward Appearances – The Hidden Person of the Heart

Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. We want to follow him without empty ceremonies and rigid creeds (see our page Christians follow Jesus). While religious people often seek spectacular things, impressive sermons, or crowds, we know that God knows the heart.

• New Testament Christianity: Back to the Roots

The early Christians shared their lives with one another daily. We long for this too: mutual encouragement, sincere admonitions, and the devotion we saw in Jesus. We strive to let him work in our lives – even though we know that none of our lives are perfect. The apostle John writes:

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

The Person and Work of Jesus

God is not just a distant creator, but the one who knows the human heart most intimately. This omniscience is not intimidating, but liberating, for it comes from a God who is love. It provides the basis for us to trust him more than our own limited judgement. We can pour out our hearts to him at any time, in any situation.

God is a spirit who is omnipresent and sees everything. Only the Lord of the universe truly knows what is best for us, and because he is love, he always wants the best. That is why Jesus came and died for us. As the apostle Paul put it:

"But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”" (1 Corinthians 2:9) 

Although we have not seen him in physical reality, as the apostles did, we love him. He is the “chief shepherd” of our souls, who through his word purifies, guides, and creates unity among us. The apostle John testifies of him thus:

"He is the true God and eternal life." (1 John 5:20)

This is the foundation of our faith today: to know the living God who revealed himself in Jesus Christ. Peter, John, Thomas, Paul and many others testified to this, but the most important testimony is given by the Holy Spirit himself to the humble in heart. God's testimony is greater than any human word, because he himself speaks to us about his Son.

The Creator God sent his only begotten Son to show us his infinite goodness and self-sacrificing love (see our page The goodness of God - the appearance of Jesus). Jesus died for everyone so that we would no longer live for ourselves, but for him who gave his life for us and was resurrected (see our page The grace of God - the death of Jesus).

Because Jesus lives! The wisdom and power of God resurrected the Author of life, since death could not hold the Lord of the universe (see our page The wisdom of God - the resurrection of Jesus). God gave us the most in Jesus that he could give: the fullness of the Godhead dwelling in human flesh.

Although God is incomparably greater than us, we are so precious to him that he did not spare his own Son. Jesus endured suffering innocently, silently, like a lamb, because that is how our mighty God is: He wanted the best for us even when he literally gave his life for us, that is, redeemed us with his own blood on the cross.

As we read in the book of Revelation:

"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" (Revelation 5:12)

Those who recognise this self-sacrifice no longer live for their own selfish purposes, but for Christ, and in obedience to their Lord and God, they serve their brothers and sisters with a sincere, pure heart and love. 

The Waiting of Jesus' Return

We do not speculate on the timing, but we want to be ready. For us, the coming of Jesus is near - because our lives are short, and we can meet him any day (see our page The judgement of God - the coming of Jesus). In the meantime, we strive to show in our faith:

• true humanity and self-control

• perseverance

• and above all, love.

For the greatest of all is love.

How Are You Standing on the Rock? (A Thought for the Journey)

Before we move on, we would like to share with you one of Jesus’ most profound warnings about the “cornerstone.” This image will help you honestly examine how we stand before God:

"And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him." (Matthew 21:44)

These two dramatic images reflect two different inner states. It is worth asking yourself: which one is true for me?

• “Brokenness” (Healing Repentance): This is the moment when a person realises his own limitations and mistakes. You do not stand before God proudly, but “fall” upon his truth. Although our pride and self-righteousness are shattered here, it is this humility that opens the door to grace. God can only rebuild where the old, selfish self is no longer in the way.

• The “crushing” (The weight of resistance): For those who close themselves off from grace to the end and despise the call of love, the Rock is not a foundation, but a falling stone, with the weight of judgement. Those who do not want to “break” in repentance will eventually bury themselves under the hardness of their own decisions and hearts.

The weight of choice: Jesus’ words about the cornerstone remind us that we cannot remain indifferent to the love of God. This love will either become the foundation of our lives, or – if we resist it – the hardness of our hearts will remain in us.

God did not send his Son to break us, but so that we may have life. But this requires the sincerity that is not afraid to break at his feet.

"Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20)