The Church Today

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is (Hebrews 10:25a).

Our modern society tends to downgrade the importance of the Church, and many Christians have bought into this ideology. If any conflict comes up with services, they don't think twice about missing church. If their children's sports teams require them to practice or play games during church time, the church loses out. What does this say about our priorities? What does it teach our children? As a pastor recently said, "If more parents would take a stand and say their children wouldn't play when they need to be in church, game schedules would change.

And he is the head of the body, the church (Colossians 1:18a).

If the Church is either the body of Christ or the Bride of Christ, how important do you think it is? Do you think your reasons or excuses for not attending will be accepted on Judgment Day? Nothing we do on this earth matters as much as what we do for God. Going to church shouldn't be seen as a duty. If we truly belong to Him, we will want to be in His house to worship, praise, and commune with Him. And doing so will bring joy to our hearts.

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end (Ephesians 3:21)

In Who is Jesus, R.C. Sproul writes that the church is called "the body of Christ," and he goes on to say: "It is founded by Christ, formed by Christ, commissioned by Christ, endowed by Christ. It is ruled by Christ, sanctified by Christ, and protected by Christ." Years ago, Cyprian stated, "He cannot have God for his Father who does not have the church as his Mother." The church can nurture us much as a mother does her child. I choose to attend church and to have God as my heavenly Father. What about you?

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