When you look at the Biblical definition of a church or the Body of Christ, you soon realize that there are some deep and common misconceptions about what a church is. Here are some of them….
What Church is NOT:
– Church is not a service
– Church is not a building
– Church is not an activity
– Church is not a non-profit charitable organization
– Church is not something run by clergy or priests or a management team
What Does the Bible say about church?
What Church IS:
– Church is one person who believes Jesus is Savior and Lord
– Church is the collective of believers throughout the world or in a specific location
– Church is advised to gather in His name
– Church is two or more people of faith coming together
– Church is LOVING each other
– Church is intrinsic – nothing in particular has to happen in order for the church to be the church
– God loves us because of who we are – we are His
– We love God because He loves us
So what are these things people call c
Churches…..???
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