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	We receive the Gospels of John, Mark, and Luke as witness to the life of [[Christ]], and ''[[The Witness of Matthew]]'' as to His expectations for Christian conduct, along with Acts & [[Exhortations]], the letters of James and John, and ''[[The Witness of Thomas]]'' as witness to the [[Kingdom]].		We receive the Gospels of John, Mark, and Luke as witness to the life of [[Christ]], and ''[[The Witness of Matthew]]'' as to His expectations for Christian conduct, along with Acts & [[Exhortations]], the letters of James and John, and ''[[The Witness of Thomas]]'' as witness to the [[Kingdom]].

	We receive the [[~~Commandment#Commandment and~~ Christ~~\|Two Great Commandments~~]] ~~given by Christ~~: to love [[God]], and to [[love]] one’s [[neighbor]] as oneself, and ~~the five lesser commandments acknowledged~~ in Luke 18:19: "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false witness, honor your father and mother."		We receive the [[Seven Commandments of Christ]]: to love [[God]], and to [[love]] one’s [[neighbor]] as oneself, and those reiterated in Luke 18:19: "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false witness, honor your father and mother."

	We align with the [[Historical and Theological Orientation\|earliest Christian communities]], understanding God through [[covenant]]al action, Christ through lived [[faith]], and confessing as [[sin]]s the [[judgment]] of others before God, and [[harm]] or hatred toward one’s [[neighbor]].		We align with the [[Historical and Theological Orientation\|earliest Christian communities]], understanding God through [[covenant]]al action, Christ through lived [[faith]], and confessing as [[sin]]s the [[judgment]] of others before God, and [[harm]] or hatred toward one’s [[neighbor]].

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	:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16		:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16

	On this basis, we unequivocally reject the Book of Revelation as an act of Lucifer intended to deceive the churches.		On this basis, we unequivocally reject the Book of Revelation as an act of Lucifer intended to deceive the churches. We cite the opinions of St. Cyril of Jerusalem (d. 386) and St. Gregory of Nazianzus (d. 390), both of whom also rejected Revelation, as support for our position.

	== On Membership ==		== On Membership ==

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	:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16		:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16

	On this basis, we unequivocally reject the Book of Revelation as ~~the last~~ act of Lucifer to deceive the churches.		On this basis, we unequivocally reject the Book of Revelation as an act of Lucifer intended to deceive the churches.

	== On Membership ==		== On Membership ==

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	:"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."</br>— Second Epistle to the Corinthians		:"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."</br>— Second Epistle to the Corinthians

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	:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16		:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16

			On this basis, we unequivocally reject the Book of Revelation as the last act of Lucifer to deceive the churches.

	== On Membership ==		== On Membership ==

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	With one exception, writings not received within this [[canon]] are not thereby dismissed, denied, or disparaged.		With one exception, writings not received within this [[canon]] are not thereby dismissed, denied, or disparaged.

	The Law, the Prophets, and other Jewish and Christian texts remain indispensable for historical understanding, comparative study, and faithful interpretation of the world in which Christ lived and taught. They are read as witnesses to covenantal life, moral struggle, and the formation of communities before and alongside the emergence of Gentile assemblies.		The Law, the Prophets, and other Jewish and Christian texts remain indispensable for historical understanding, comparative study, and faithful interpretation of the world in which Christ lived and taught. They are read as witnesses to covenantal life, moral struggle, and the formation of Hebrew communities before and alongside the emergence of Gentile assemblies.

	Such writings are not received here as binding authority, not because they lack depth or truth, but because their instruction presumes covenants and obligations not given to the nations. Respect for those covenants requires restraint, not appropriation.		Such writings are not received here as binding authority, not because they lack depth or truth, but because their instruction presumes covenants and obligations not given to the nations. Respect for those covenants requires restraint, not appropriation.

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	* [[The Witness of Thomas]]		* [[The Witness of Thomas]]

	Thomas is received as contemplative witness to the hidden and present Kingdom of God. Its sayings concern perception, inward reconciliation, hidden light, and the unveiling of what already spreads throughout the world unseen. It is read not as law, prophecy, or secret doctrine, but as revelation through parable, inversion, and reflection.		Thomas is received as contemplative witness to the hidden and present [[Kingdom of God]]. Its sayings concern perception, inward reconciliation, hidden light, and the unveiling of what already spreads throughout the world unseen. It is read not as law, prophecy, or secret doctrine, but as revelation through parable, inversion, and reflection.

	In receiving these texts, the Church of Humans does not claim completeness, universality, or finality. It claims only sufficiency for faithful life among the nations within the authority that was given.		In receiving these texts, the Church of Humans does not claim completeness, universality, or finality. It claims only sufficiency for faithful life among the nations within the authority that was given.

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	Within this church, authority is exercised as testimony rather than enforcement. It takes the form of witness to [[Christ]], recognition of faithful life, and mutual accountability freely undertaken within [[Covenant]]. It does not take the form of command imposed upon conscience or control asserted over persons.		Within this church, authority is exercised as testimony rather than enforcement. It takes the form of witness to [[Christ]], recognition of faithful life, and mutual accountability freely undertaken within [[Covenant]]. It does not take the form of command imposed upon conscience or control asserted over persons.

	[[Discernment]] is not [[judgment]]. Discernment names actions, patterns, and consequences within shared life; judgment claims standing before God. The former belongs to communities; the latter belongs to God alone. To confuse them is to trespass beyond authority.		[[Discernment]] is not judgment. Discernment names actions, patterns, and consequences within shared life; [[judgment]] claims standing before God. The former belongs to communities; the latter belongs to God alone. To confuse them is to trespass beyond authority.

	Leadership is therefore not dominion. Those who teach, serve, or guide do so without claim to final verdict, coercive power, or exclusionary mandate. Influence may be offered; submission may be given; neither may be compelled.		Leadership is therefore not dominion. Those who teach, serve, or guide do so without claim to final verdict, coercive power, or exclusionary mandate. Influence may be offered; submission may be given; neither may be compelled.

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	Those with further questions should visit our [[FAQ]] and may further engage with us at our [https://www.linkedin.com/company/church-of-humans/ LinkedIn page].		Those with further questions should visit our [[FAQ]] and may further engage with us at our [https://www.linkedin.com/company/church-of-humans/ LinkedIn page].

	~~== See also ==~~		----
	* [[Historical and Theological Orientation]]		;WE ARE AMONG YOU.

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	'''The Church of Humans''' is a Christian community grounded in reflection, faith, and human responsibility.		'''The Church of Humans''' is a Christian community grounded in reflection, faith, and human responsibility.

	We receive the Gospels of John, Mark, and Luke as witness to the life of [[Christ]], and ''[[The Witness of Matthew]]'' as to His expectations for Christian conduct, along with Acts & [[Exhortations]], the letters of James and John, and ''[[The Witness of Thomas]]'' as to ~~the Revelation of~~ the [[Kingdom]].		We receive the Gospels of John, Mark, and Luke as witness to the life of [[Christ]], and ''[[The Witness of Matthew]]'' as to His expectations for Christian conduct, along with Acts & [[Exhortations]], the letters of James and John, and ''[[The Witness of Thomas]]'' as witness to the [[Kingdom]].

	We receive the [[Commandment#Commandment and Christ\|Two Great Commandments]] given by Christ: to love [[God]], and to [[love]] one’s [[neighbor]] as oneself, and the five lesser commandments acknowledged in Luke 18:19: "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false witness, honor your father and mother."		We receive the [[Commandment#Commandment and Christ\|Two Great Commandments]] given by Christ: to love [[God]], and to [[love]] one’s [[neighbor]] as oneself, and the five lesser commandments acknowledged in Luke 18:19: "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false witness, honor your father and mother."

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	:“'''I, Jesus''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16		:“'''I, Jesus,''' have sent mine angel to testify unto you</br> about these things for the churches.</br>I am the root and the offspring of David.</br>I am the bright and morning star.”</br>—Revelation 22:16

	== On Membership ==		== On Membership ==