Why I love the church

I love the church because I love God, and God has demonstrated his own love for me and the rest of the world through his Son Jesus Christ, who is inseparable from his church. Jesus Christ is the builder, the foundation, the purchaser, and the head of his church (Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Colossians 1:18). He is the savior of the body, which is his church (Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:23). As a penitent baptized believer I am forgiven of sins, reconciled to God, and added to this community of the saved (Acts 2:37-47). I love the church because God through Christ loves the church. The church is his precious bride (Revelation 19:7; 21:9). I am privileged to not only be a member of Christ’s church but to know and work with others around the world who share the same faith and commitment. These are by far the best people I have ever known, diligently engaged in loving and serving people, seeking to save the lost, and glorifying the Lord in view of eternity. The church, comprised of fallible human beings, is not perfect. But imperfect people like me are invited to be part of this community wherein we work and serve together and support each other to be more like the one to whom the church belongs. The church of Christ allows me to be identified with and to honor him. How can I not love the church?

--Kevin L. Moore

*Originally written for Revista Edificação (July 2022), ed. Randal Matheny.  

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