God warned us this was going to happen! (First half of this thought is here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-25068-Fort-Worth-Christian-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Adam-and-Eve-and-the-Bride-of-Christ)
God said that the woman’s (implied wife) desire would be to control her husband. That’s a frightening thought to think that I (we, the Big-C Church) have not only desired to control our husband (Christ) but many have made an all out attempt for a mutiny! God help us.
Where has it led us? To exactly the lives, lifestyles, and statistics as those who are not part of the church. In very few instances is the church making any social impact. Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing churches out there.
But here’s the deal. God did not send Jesus to die for us so that we could be collected together in a building once or twice a week and systematically programmed to respond to musical styles, oratory excellence, or really-hip and relevant talks.
The Acts 2 church impacted the society around it just by LIVING LIFE IN THE SPIRIT. They were still going to the synagogues and services that existed before Christ came… so it wasn’t about the church building or the service! (See Acts 2:46)
No… church isn’t about buildings – although they have their place; isn’t about programs – although they can serve a purpose; isn’t about services – although they can certainly help… I’m not even sure when I say “church” that I have a correct picture in my head of what it really is…. This may take some mulling on….
Running After Papa…