The Church

I think I've waited a really, really long time for this article. It's a long time after writing that it will be published and I really don't know where it will go, to be honest. I just know that at some point it becomes very important to really talk about the church.

I have heard sermons about it. Surprisingly, more than I could think of. More than I could count. There are songs about it, we added one to the playlist we started building in September. My youth pastor made this a quick pre-worship message for our teens. I could tell you about my experience with the church since my childhood. But I would like to study a church of the Bible. She is quite "famous". It is normal, one could say that it is the first of a long series, of a large number.

It is the "primitive" church. The one we are told about in the book of Acts. I believe this church is essential. The one who has no interest in movements and theories, but who preaches the truth of a God who loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son so that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life. The church that proclaims the death and resurrection of this Son, Jesus Christ. The church that recognizes that we are sinners and need a Savior. The church that calls to follow God in His commandments.

Acts 2 tells us that each day the Lord added those who were saved to the church. And we're not talking about two or three people. We are talking about Peter, the same one who denied Jesus, who announced the truth of Jesus dead and risen to a large number of people, among whom about 3000 were converted.

I am talking about the church that has chosen to forget its needs and take care of its members, selling its goods and sharing the prducts among all as needed. A church that neglects what it believes is necessary to put God, its King and Lord, first, as Acts 2:44 shows us.
A church that behaves like a family. Who takes care of each other.

Sorry for the bad news, but I believe that, at some point, this church is gone. It is probably very difficult to find a gathering of people who would sacrifice themselves for you. In addition, I have not yet spoken of one of the essential elements of the Christian life, but I will come to it in a few lines. Coming back to what I was saying, don't expect to walk into a church and find yourself facing the situation I described. The disagreements started in the generation that saw the risen Christ. So it is unfortunately not tomorrow that everyone will be able to agree absolutely.

The church must stand in prayer to know God more. Do you know many Christians who pray consistently every day? I'm not accusing anyone! I have a hard time doing it on a regular and consistent basis. But the work of the church is to edify and encourage itself in the most difficult habits of the Christian life. I told you, nothing very easy there ... And less and less common.

So why encourage yourself to join a church? I could, and probably should explain this to you. we will see if the Lord allows me. But I would like to answer you simply. The church is supposed to be the people of God. The people He chose to spend eternity with Him. And according to the letters present in the New Testament, its place, its role is to encourage in times of difficulty, and to correct you when you are wrong.

Despite all the will of the world, our ears can choose to remain deaf to the Holy Spirit. And when that happens, God can choose to speak to a brother or sister to touch you.

My youth pastor once described the Church of Acts as a church that shares a word, takes time in praise, and prays for its members. The one who encourages in times of difficulty. And this is what we must aspire to experience. And that's the pattern the Bible shows us. Walk in truth, correction and sanctification.

Ready for the adventure? If you don't have a church yet, I strongly advise you to look for one that you can join to help you in your walk. The condition is that she seeks the truth of the Word as a priority.

If you have a church, find out what you can do, along with The Father, to help it grow according to His will.

Be blessed,

Do