Submitted by Biblical Perspective (not verified) on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 3:05pm.
I think that this question must be asked and warrants deep soul searching before the response. Unfortunately far too many churches in America can best be characterized like the Laodicean church, believing we are rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;' and don't know that we are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked; (Rev 3:17-18)
I’m not sure when the subtle changes began, but the effects of the focus on church growth and building development in place of Kingdom mandates is undeniable.
The “established” church, much like the Pharisees and Sadducees of Christ’s day, are having an ever diminishing impact on the communities around them.
If we don’t return to true biblical Christianity and focus on the agenda of souls and discipleship the “Religious Establishment “ will become irrelevant and the true Body of Christ will be manifested in different sectors and places to carry on His work.
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I think that this question must be asked and warrants deep soul searching before the response. Unfortunately far too many churches in America can best be characterized like the Laodicean church, believing we are rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;' and don't know that we are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked; (Rev 3:17-18)
I’m not sure when the subtle changes began, but the effects of the focus on church growth and building development in place of Kingdom mandates is undeniable.
The “established” church, much like the Pharisees and Sadducees of Christ’s day, are having an ever diminishing impact on the communities around them.
If we don’t return to true biblical Christianity and focus on the agenda of souls and discipleship the “Religious Establishment “ will become irrelevant and the true Body of Christ will be manifested in different sectors and places to carry on His work.