A.R.T. is my framework, theology, teaching, sr pastoring perspective/ a slant. (which is optional, of course!)
Abiding )in enduring JAMES 3:17, but asking God for His Help to do so)…(all) Relationship Theology, which is a Scriptural based, first church history, multicultural “truth seeking” perspective/ slant.
Note the 10 Bible Relationships (A.R.T. Theology) somewhere on this ministry website.
A CORE is a “human subculture” within a society, ministries natural existing pure culture.
This Gift, God’s work is dedicated to
(back in the day…Reverend) Sr Pastor Miley Kimball Johnson Jr. and his glad happy Bible teacher, exhorter, pastor’s wife, Nonie Simons Johnson.
In gratitude for their quiet discernment, joyful wisdom, gentle humor, and unwavering respect for all people. Through their example, I learned that true Christian leadership does not need noise, fear, or domination to be powerful. They modeled a gracious, diverse, and welcoming Christian community grounded in humility, kindness, and biblical truth.
Their influence,(also each of their parents, extended mature Christian family) including private lifestyle, helped shape my understanding that discernment can be peaceful, correction can be loving, and unity can be real across cultures, backgrounds, and traditions. This book reflects the spirit of their teaching and example.
Christian A.R.T. Doctrinal Training Statement
CORE (Human Subculture) Beliefs of Abiding Relationship Theology (A.R.T.)
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Abiding Relationship Theology (A.R.T.) is a biblical framework for Christian faith, leadership, and discipleship grounded in Scripture, relational discipleship, and the lordship of Jesus Christ. It is intended as a training guide for believers, leaders, and ministry communities seeking doctrinal clarity, spiritual maturity, and relational integrity.
Scripture and Authority
We affirm the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, as the inspired, authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Scripture is the final authority for doctrine, faith, and practice, above traditions, institutions, leaders, and personal experiences.
The Triune God
We affirm one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is Creator, Healer, Provider, Comforter, Sustainer, and Redeemer, and desires relational fellowship with humanity through Jesus Christ. Isaiah 11:2-3 Submit Jesus Christ was all 7 Spirits of the most holy GOD wrapped up in a neonate, youth, grown mature adult, but operating in stealth form, until His Set Time Arrived, yet without any trace of mortal sin or sizeable human ego.
Book of Acts in all it power, wonderworking excites must be trained to those who are shy, fearful, seen and been around “tongue talkers’ too much as “begin with Isaiah 11:2-3 and concentrate on that. Begin by asking God for more of each by abiding faith.”
Jesus Christ
We affirm Jesus Christ as fully God and fully man, the Son of God, Savior, Lord, and Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18). Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works, religious performance, or institutional affiliation (Ephesians 2:8–9).
The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
We affirm the work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration, sanctification, empowerment, and the gifts of the Spirit as described in the Book of Acts and the New Testament. Spiritual gifts are to be exercised in humility, love, and submission to Scripture, never as tools of control, fear, or personal exaltation (1 Corinthians 12–14).
Abiding Relationship with God
A.R.T. teaches that the core of Christianity is an abiding relationship with God through Jesus Christ (John 15). Religious form, institutions, and ministry structures are secondary to personal and communal relationship with God.
The Church and Leadership
We affirm the Church as the Body of Christ, called to unity, maturity, and love under the headship of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4). Leadership is servant leadership, not authoritarian domination or personality-centered control (Matthew 20:25–28).
Discernment and Doctrine
We affirm the necessity of biblical discernment, testing of teachings and spirits, and accountability in doctrine and practice (1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11). A.R.T. trains leaders and believers to resist false doctrine, destructive speech, and manipulative spiritual practices (1 Timothy 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:1–6; 2 Timothy 2:14–16).
Ethics, Character, and Relational Fruit
We affirm that true Christian faith produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). Character and relational fruit are primary indicators of spiritual maturity.
Equal Opportunity, Real Respect (EORR)
We affirm that every person is created in the image of God (Psalm 139) and deserves dignity, honor, and relational respect regardless of race, gender, culture, background, or church tradition. The Church is called to multicultural unity and mutual honor in Christ.
Judgment, Accountability, and Reverence
We affirm the biblical call to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12), to avoid false prophecy and empty religious performance (Matthew 7:21–23), and to seek truth, humility, and obedience before God.
The Mission of A.R.T.
The mission of Abiding Relationship Theology is to reform, correct, and restore Christian leadership and discipleship to biblical foundations, to balance spiritual gifts with sound doctrine, and to cultivate Christ-centered, relational, servant-hearted communities in every generation.
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