THE CHURCH!

 

Thursday, June 30, 2022

 

THE CHURCH!

 

1 Tim 3:14-15

14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

 

          Because church leaders have been a bit wishy-washy in describing the church, our culture is understandably ignorant of what the church actually should be. We have formed their expectations of the church by inadequate teaching and now we are frustrated that the church has taken on misshaped and monstrous proportions.

 

          The church is comprised of those who are “born again” and not just those who are “seeking” something. We are, of course, glad for the seekers, as the random attendees are called, because we will help them to find what they are not looking for. Saved people comprise the church! Their names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27). Do expect the church to be different from the unsaved world!

 

          The church is comprised of “disciples” or learners. They study (2 Timothy 2:15) and strive to become increasingly more like their Master, Jesus. Do not expect to be happy in a church if you are not willing to have your opinions and morals challenged by the teachings of the Bible. If transformation and new life is not what you are seeking, then you may be disappointed when you find a real church.

 

          The church has one mission and that is to win the lost and make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). The church does not exist to entertain and amuse you. You will be confronted with a way of life different from that of most of the world. Expect it to be different – almost weird. Expect the church to be mocked and laughed at. Expect the world to think it to be out of sync with the times.

 

          Never evaluate a church by the comfort of the pews and the strength of the coffee.

 

Dear Lord, You are the head of the church. We are the feet and hands. Help us to know our business and do our work vigorously. AMEN