The oneheart discussion group is based upon several premises. First, the nature of reality is that both material and spirit are real. We reject the atheistic system known of as materialism. We also reject both pantheism and philosophical idealism.

Second, the nature of truth is that it is known in three ways. Truth is known by evidence, by reasoning, and by empirical means. Truth that is known by empirical means is tentative in nature and not absolute. Truth that is known by evidence can be absolute (if the evidence is overwhelming). Faith is defined by the Scriptures as truth based upon evidence (Heb. 11:1-2). Biblical truth is absolute, objective, and knowable. Truth based upon reasoning (logic and mathematics) is only as certain as the information used in the reasoning.

Third, the nature of good and evil is established only by the Scriptures (the 66 books known of as the Bible).

The Scriptures are inerrant and complete. All spiritual truth is found in the Scriptures. If any matter cannot be established by the Scriptures, it is not spiritual truth.

The Scriptures set forth that God's people (Christians) will be of one heart (Jer. 32:9, Ezek. 11:19, and Acts 4:32). This one heart is the main factor that binds Christians 1 Pet. 1:22, Rom. 6:17, Eph. 6:6, Col. 2:2, etc. This is because it is with the heart that we love God (Mt. 22:35-40) and with the heart that we believe (Rom. 10:9). Since Jesus is the author of eternal salvation to all those who obey Him (Heb. 5:9) and we must obey from the heart (Rom. 6:17) our hearts must be right with God.

It is with these things in mind that we establish this discussion group "One Heart" with the intention to bring all mankind to have this "one heart" that will bring them to salvation and eternal life in Christ Jesus.

We acknowledge that "doing what one is told to do" is not always equal to obedience, because obedience flows from the heart that is right with God.


Marion R. Fox, moderator