The bible is the bible, and The Code is not.
We know that sounds obvious, but it needs to be said right at the beginning!
The reason why it needs to be said is that some people might think we are trying to replace God’s word with some catchy soundbites. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, we are delighted when we hear about men getting stuck into the bible through The Code, because that is exactly what we want. The Code is simply the ‘tip of the spear’, the catalyst point for driving men deeper into God and His word.
Every week, millions of Christians read Christian books, watch Christian TV and listen to sermons preached either in the church or through some form of media access. Most if not all would agree that where these forms of teaching and direction are doctrinally accurate they are also helpful. They do not seek to replace scripture, but rather illuminate it.
Indeed, some of our richest insights have been handed down over the centuries as great Christians have studied God’s word and shared their thoughts. Very special statements, like the Apostle’s Creed, are not biblical canon but are accepted by the church as a unifying force for good.
All of these are examples of non-biblical material inspiring and leading Christians. We humbly submit The Code to the Christian community as one of the myriad tools we believe God has lent His grace to,and pray that it also will be a force for good.
One final thought. As you read through The Code you may think to yourself, ‘They’ve missed a crucial issue!’. Well, we’ve worked long and hard at finding 12 brief statements that say an awful lot but we always knew we could never be absolutely 100% comprehensive. And that’s fine, because the bible is comprehensive. Remember; tip of the spear.
If you’d like to read more about some of the biblical thinking behind the codes, please download the PDF document.