Investing in a Church
Acts 2
“I love Jesus but not the church.”
Main Thing to Know:
The benefits of a church outweigh the shortcomings of a church
1. It affirms your personal faith
2. It creates your community of faith
“Cared for and Counted on”
We were made for physical connection with people in real places, not just informational connection through the mediation of screens. In a lonely, disembodied world, the church offers a beautiful alternative: an enfleshed community where . . . you can be known . . . warts and all.
—Brett McCracken, The Wisdom Pyramid
3. It strengthens your family
• Family experiences
• Chronological curriculum
4. It clarifies your priorities
5. It fosters your spiritual growth
It is primarily in the local church that Christians learn doctrine, receive reproof, and train in righteousness. The local church provides opportunities for growth that are available nowhere else.
—Tim Challies
Two Recurring Hurdles:
• Church Hypocrisy
• Church Hurt
The benefits of a church outweigh the shortcomings of a church
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