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Claiming that your church is the only true church is a sign of arrogance and boasting. Such an attitude is against the Christian spirit of humility. Who are we to judge? (Rom 14:10)        

John 3:16 reads, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." If a person receives eternal life when he believes, does he need to be baptized?        

Paul before Felix: The True Church on Trial        
We must use the Bible as the common ground for revealing God's truth and keep a good conscience before God and men, always ready to defend our faith.

There are countless Christians in various denomination all over the world who truly love the Lord and are very fervent. If a person has to be a member of the only true church to be saved, then will these Christians not be saved?        

Isn't baptism just a public declaration of your faith in Jesus and membership in a church?        

Articles of Faith        

One Faith        

Faith        

He Is the Only Way        

Aren't all Christian churches and denominations members of the body of Christ? Each church has its unique gift (i.e. emphasis on certain teachings). Joined together, don't they make up the body of Christ described in Ephesians 4:16?