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In order to know what to look for in a local church, we must first understand God's purpose for the church-the body of Christ-in general. There are two outstanding truths about the church. First, '...
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Where God's full Word and authority is preached with fire and the Holy spirit is present. Where lives are changed, souls are won, and the signs that people are on fire, working for the Lord. Important the man behind the pulpit is not a slick used car salesman with silk empty words, but a TRUE man of God. That you as the head of your house would follow and back with the lives of your loved ones, many folks take picking a church too lightly, (wow nice carpet)! Choices have consequences choose wisely, ask the Lord which is His choice for you as His servant.....(there will be peace in His choice)...warrior on
The Four Marks of the Church: 1. One - describes the unity of the body of Christ. 2. Holy - means set apart for a special purpose by and for God. 3. Catholic - pronouncing the universality of Christ's church. 4. Apostolic - continuity in the church's teachings from the apostles throughout history.
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