WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED…THE CHURCH

 My husband, Eric and I have not signed onto a Church Denomination.  At the same time, we have gathered with Christians almost every week for all our marriage. The search for a true to Scripture gathering of Christians has taken us around.  

It has taught us a lot. As we attended weekly in several denominational Churches, as soon as we knew we could not support the theology, we began a weekly search all over again. But what is a Church? More specifically what is a true Church? How can we tell?

It is simply a gathering of people in the Name of Jesus, where the Scriptures are read and followed. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20. When we gather in Jesus’ Name it is powerful and life changing. It’s not that hard, because the LORD is interested in helping to enlighten us along this Way.

When the truth from the Bible is carefully and courageously adhered to you will know sooner or later. Sadly a “falling away” (2 Thessalonians 2:3) will come. Watch for it. Be aware. "For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist." 2 John 1:7.

The truth is obvious if you are reading the Bible every day, all of it. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man (human being) of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16,17.

Joash, (also called “Jehoash”) in the Old Testament left the Temple, the place God ordained to put His Name there.

Today it is not a certain place, but the Church, The Body of Christ, Christians who have the Holy Spirit. He indwells every one of us who are believers in Jesus, Son of God, Savior of the world. Jesus Himself said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." John 12:32. (From the New Testament). In the Old Testament: "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13.

It is simple: The Body of Christ is the Church. We gather to uplift, encourage, strengthen and edify each other. Maybe a good reminder for being the Church: "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." I Corinthians 14:26.