Keep The Faith

A journey through early Christianity, Jewish authority, the teaching of Jesus, and the symbol of the Nicolaitans By Wayne  |  Monday, September 7, 2026  |  Theology & Spirit-Led Living The Bible is a precious witness — but the One to whom it points is more precious still. Here is something worth sitting with for a moment: ask almost any Christian today what “the Word of God” means, and the answer will come quickly — the Bible . The equation feels obvious, settled, almost beyond question. But here is what I find endlessly fascinating: if you had walked into a gathering of first- or second-century Christians and said the same thing, you would likely have been met with puzzled looks. Not because they didn’t treasure the Scriptures — they did, deeply. But because for them, “the Word of God” was first and foremost a living Person. A breathing, moving, ever-present reality that no leather binding could contain. Something happened between then and now. Somethi...

In this Unity Series reflection, we look at the beauty of a simple faith—one that listens for the voice of God without the noise of human hierarchy. The Quakers, in their quiet devotion and courage, offer a picture of what it means to walk in direct communion with Christ. What is a Quaker? What Do Quakers Believe? I’ve watched these videos many times. Whenever I think about Quakers and their beliefs, I can’t help but feel that they reflect something very close to the true church of Christ. Their lives are simple and beautiful, yet they are not afraid to stand against injustice—something deeply needed in America today. In many historical accounts I’ve read, there is almost always a Quaker quietly standing in the background, playing a significant role in moments of truth, justice, and compassion. The gospel message of Yeshua—Jesus the Christ, the Messiah—is simple, yet profound. Jesus, the Son of the Living God, came to take away the sins of the wor...