Church Chat

Does the church really matter?

“I really love Jesus, but I hate the church.” Wait, what? What are some reasons someone could have that attitude/view?

  1. Some people have a bad idea of what the church is.
  2. In our modern day 21st century American culture we tend to value individualism too highly.
  3. Some people don’t realize that the church is Jesus’ idea.
  4. The church is both universal & local. Both are important.

Highlights:

  • The church is a people, not just an organization, building, or meeting space.
  • “Church people are just a bunch of hypocrites.” Oh no…but we are so much more. *facepalm*
  • Some people are church hurt. Very few people complain about grocery store hurt or movie theatre hurt.
  • Be devoted to one another… (Rom.12:10), honor one another… (Rom. 12:10), live in harmony with one another… (Rom. 12:16), accept one another…(Rom. 15:7), serve one another… (Galatians 5:13), be kind and compassionate to one another… (Eph. 4:32), admonish one another… (Col.3:16), encourage one another… (1 Thess. 5:11; Heb. 3:13), spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24), offer hospitality to one another… (1 Peter 4:9), love one another… (1 Peter 1:22).

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