Here's the church...here's the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people.

Church…what does it mean? I’m sure many of you know the little hand motion, where you explain, “Here’s the church…here’s steeple, open the doors see all the people.” But the truth is that the church is so much more than a building, a denomination, a Sunday gathering place, or much of what we call church today. The church is a called out group of people…the true followers of Jesus Christ. When the church “opened it’s doors” in Acts 2, things were truly different than they are today in most “churches.” I often wonder throughout the course of a week if what we are doing is God’s ideas or some man’s. The truth is, often traditions dictate more of what we do than the word of God. So to be true to Christ intended for the church, we must go back to the beginning.
Here are some things that you find the church doing:
Learning doctrine (Word of God)
Praying together
Living in unity
Selling possessions and giving to those in need
Eating together at each others homes
Praising God
Seeing people saved

Each time I read this list, I am forced into a serious self examination. You see, church is more than just a Sunday morning “thing,” or a building. The church is a group of people who together prompt each other to deepen their commitment to Christ and encourage one another in difficult times. Maybe you have said, “I love God, but “church” just isn’t for me.” If so, read Acts 2 and 1 John this week and let the Holy Spirit speak to you. Honestly, if we claim to be followers of Jesus Christ, we must be learning the word of God together, fellowshipping together, caring for one another, praying together, and praising God in music, words, and deeds.
So this week, make time for the Point Institute on Wednesday night and a get connected to a Small Group. You can find all the details and information on hispoint.net. Have a great week!