"The Church"

In the bible it’s evident that there was an awareness that “the church” of God is one. They understood that they (the called out ones) were indeed “the church” which was being instructed. They did not consider “the church” as a place/building. But as “the church” was exhorted and  instructed, each member  responded. Additionally they understood that “the church” and the body of Christ were one in the same. Therefore there was no joining of the church and thus being a member. For His Word says “and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” For that induction is/was done by the drawing of each one through the will of God by the Spirit of God. Jesus said, “No man can come to me, except the Father which has sent me, draw him, and I will raise him up on the last day.”  

Instead of being “the church” many now attend church. Therefore we have been taught to come to church (a place) regularly as a practice instead of to behave as “the church” in which He is the head and high priest which is determined according to His Word. We are given forms to complete and perhaps a class to attend to become members of “the church” as if that would baptize us into “the church” of God. This erroneous doctrine (teaching) has undermined the foundation of our faith. Perhaps as you see this written in this manner you will realize how foolish this practice is and additionally how dangerous it is.  For many that have completed a membership form and attend “church” are NOT members of the body of Christ. The church of God and the body of Christ are one!  No wonder we are disjointed and dwarfed! We have in our midst those that are NOT members of the Body of Christ, “the church”.

In our earnest desire to see “the church” pews filled we urge any and all to come. Yet no one comes to the Father except through the Son. And this is not done through the bowing of the head with every eye closed, repeating words unto salvation. This is done when one’s heart has been dragged to God by His Spirit!  God calls out those and with ready hearts they answer.

So, I say to you be “the church”. If Christ died that you and I might live was it for naught? Did Christ Jesus walk on the earth for us to pile in a building week after week as if that were our requirement as “the church”? Or are we to live…...each day as “the church” demonstrating our faith. Walking in the liberty of truth, Christ in us is the hope of glory, not in a building.

In light of this truth, if we repent (change our thinking) regarding His Words written to “the church”  how should we behave? Instead of bringing the unbeliever to the building to hear of salvation, you’re the church what should you do? Your neighbor is in need, you’re the church what should you do? Your brother is downtrodden, you’re the church, what should you do? Your very soul is disquieted within you, you’re the church, what should you do?  Beloved instead of looking with expectation to “the church” being a building/place where God moves, answers and demonstrates His power with eyes blinded by false doctrines... see clearly how this deceptive teaching has rendered us powerless from being that which God determined that we would be “the church” the body of Christ. Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave Me food; I as thirsty and you gave Me drink, I as a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. Inasmuch as you did it to the least of these My brethren you did it to Me".

 

I will continue to teach regarding the truth of God’s Word regarding “the church” for the purpose of shedding light into the darkness. The darkness that resides in all of us as we have embraced lies, half-truths ( truth mixed with error), false doctrines, whether of men or demons. For any doctrines that does not manifest Jesus as Lord and Christ is false. God’s Word says, “then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in Him. If you abide in My Word you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” (free: liberated, exempt  from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)

There is one church, one body of Christ, and they are one in the same in Jesus Lord of all!