The transition of the Church went from a collective group of indwelt Christians to denominational types that devolved into independent “churches”- deluding the believer's mind.
It's sad Stephen, the church (from my experience in Aus) is run like a business. 3 worship songs only, 30 minute sermons where the word "sin" is not even uttered, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not encouraged to flow during service (prophecy, interpretation of tongues, deliverance) and everything set to the clock. The love of many has grown cold. Your advice is timely and prophetic, I think it's only a matter of time before true believers will be forced underground into home churches to worship God in spirit and truth like the Early Church. God bless you for posting this important piece.
Emmalene, you "nailed" it. The Church is the Body of Christ. It doesn't matter if we gather under a tree or in our living room - it always comes back to releasing Jesus's wisdom from within TO each other.
How would you describe the condition of the Church today? Seriously, I would enjoy reading your feedback on this topic.
It's sad Stephen, the church (from my experience in Aus) is run like a business. 3 worship songs only, 30 minute sermons where the word "sin" is not even uttered, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not encouraged to flow during service (prophecy, interpretation of tongues, deliverance) and everything set to the clock. The love of many has grown cold. Your advice is timely and prophetic, I think it's only a matter of time before true believers will be forced underground into home churches to worship God in spirit and truth like the Early Church. God bless you for posting this important piece.
Emmalene, you "nailed" it. The Church is the Body of Christ. It doesn't matter if we gather under a tree or in our living room - it always comes back to releasing Jesus's wisdom from within TO each other.
Just look at the “church” responses to Covid. That tells you all you need to know. The past great preachers of Philadelphia would be horrified.
Actually, since they were amid the horrid persecutions of Nero, they might say, "No news here." But I certainly get your point.
Thanks! These are extremely important concepts to master!