The ONLY True Church

In the pure essence of truth, there are no denominations or other such organizations which are God's chosen church. The Body of Christ is a living organism, composed of Jesus Christ and EVERY born-again believer. Christ is NOT divided, so NONE of the divisions we call "churches" are part of the true Body of Christ.

These denominations and organizations may be composed of many members included in the Body of Christ, but this does not validate or authorize the existence of these religious bodies and corporations which profess to be "the church". ANY divided house will fall, as promised in scripture. We also know the Body of Christ will abide forever. This is ABSOLUTE proof that any denomination CANNOT POSSIBLY be part of the Body of Christ.

When christians gather for any purpose, their presence constitutes a "church" gathering in the true meaning of the word. The local church is created when believers fellowship, worship, and serve the Lord as members of His Body. Such a church body may meet in a field, in a house, or in a building. There is no such thing as a "church" made of wood, steel, and stone. The church is a living Body, composed of many members. If the head of your church is anyone but Jesus Christ, it is YOUR church. (but not the Lord's)

THE LOCAL CHURCH

When believers meet as a local church body, there are also many unsaved people who will attend the various church functions. This is OK, as the primary obligation of the christian outreach is to win souls for Jesus Christ. As the song "Just As I Am" says, God deals with sinners EXACTLY AS THEY ARE (sin & all). The unsaved sin by nature, don't waste their precious time by condemning them, and their sinful lifestyles. Preach the gospel, and their sins will be removed as they are saved. Even if you could convince a sinner to "go straight," they would still go directly to hell at death for NOT accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

With the exception of "professing" christians who are living in obvious sin, ALL others are to be welcome for fellowship, and to receive God's written and preached truths. (including drunks, drug addicts, homosexuals, etc.) Pastors, board members, and individual church members, may not usurp God's authority. God Himself, will separate the goats from His sheep. Until then, the wheat and the chaff must grow along side each other in the field. We need to follow the great commission, and allow the Lord to make the final call.