Rather than using a building, a worship service, a business, or a political institution, we observe Jesus describing his Church (ekklesia) as a called-out people with a common belief that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Furthermore, this collective group should have an offensive posture, not in a militaristic sense but rather resembling that of its leader, humble and serving.  Lastly, as members of the Bride of Christ, our chief responsibility is INDIVIDUAL and COLLECTIVE faithfulness to our Groom as he builds his Church.

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