The Church

This post is from the defunct blog "Dying Church"

Tim Stafford with an honest and challenging article on why the church is still important, even though it is imperfect and frustrating at times:

If people commit themselves to the church, they will undoubtedly suffer. The church will fail them and frustrate them, because it is a human institution. Yet it will also bless them, even as it fails. A living, breathing congregation is the only place to live in a healthy relationship to God. That is because it is the only place on earth where Jesus has chosen to dwell. How can you enjoy the benefits of Christ if you detach yourself from the living Christ?

Comments

[Jacob]

Darryl, I really appreciate the recent change in your thoughts about the "institutional" church (I don't like that term, but that's not a big deal). I like that you're acknowledging that it does contain much good. Thanks. Jacob.

[Darryl]

Thanks for the encouragement, Jacob.

[Trish]

yeah I know it's frustrating at times but unqualified criticism doesn't help. I too really appreciate your change.

[Darryl]

Trish, I hope I was never guilty of unqualified criticism. Nevertheless, I hear and appreciate what you are saying.