10 wrong views about the Church

[Michie]

In today’s hyper-individualistic and consumer-driven culture, many believers hold views about the Church that are shaped more by modern convenience than by biblical truth. These misconceptions are not just theoretical; they influence how Christians live, serve, relate, and grow in Christ. As a result, we are witnessing a disconnection between professing believers and the body of Christ — the very Church Jesus died for and is coming back for.

To recover a biblical understanding of the Church, we must confront ten common erroneous views

1. The Body of Christ is only mystical
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Many Christians think of the Church only as a mystical or invisible body, which allows them to believe they can be part of the universal Church without committing to a local congregation.

Scripture, however, affirms that the Church is both visible and invisible. While there is a spiritual unity among all true believers, that unity is meant to be expressed tangibly through local assemblies. The New Testament assumes believers will gather in person, use their spiritual gifts in community, and live in mutual accountability (1 Corinthians 11–14; Hebrews 10:25).

Even the promises of Scripture were primarily given to a covenant community, not to isolated individuals. A Christian disconnected from the local church will struggle to fully obey the New Testament.

2. The Church is like a supermarket​

Continued below.

10 wrong views about the Church

These misconceptions are not just theoretical; they influence how Christians live, serve, relate, and grow in Christ

www.christianpost.com

 

[A New Dawn]

I agree with the list except for one item. At different times in our lives we need the church for different things, and while, ideally, a church should be able to fulfill all needs, sometimes it isn’t possible, especially if the body of your congregation has shrunk below the ability to provide for those needs. I attended a church for years and loved the people there, but by the time my second child came around, the church was bereft of other little ones and persons to act as Sunday school teachers. It was necessary for me to move to a church that provided what my child needed. Both sound teachings and an environment where she was able to see other children growing in the Lord.

 

[The Liturgist]

In today’s hyper-individualistic and consumer-driven culture, many believers hold views about the Church that are shaped more by modern convenience than by biblical truth. These misconceptions are not just theoretical; they influence how Christians live, serve, relate, and grow in Christ. As a result, we are witnessing a disconnection between professing believers and the body of Christ — the very Church Jesus died for and is coming back for.

To recover a biblical understanding of the Church, we must confront ten common erroneous views

1. The Body of Christ is only mystical​

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Many Christians think of the Church only as a mystical or invisible body, which allows them to believe they can be part of the universal Church without committing to a local congregation.

Scripture, however, affirms that the Church is both visible and invisible. While there is a spiritual unity among all true believers, that unity is meant to be expressed tangibly through local assemblies. The New Testament assumes believers will gather in person, use their spiritual gifts in community, and live in mutual accountability (1 Corinthians 11–14; Hebrews 10:25).

Even the promises of Scripture were primarily given to a covenant community, not to isolated individuals. A Christian disconnected from the local church will struggle to fully obey the New Testament.

2. The Church is like a supermarket​

Continued below.

10 wrong views about the Church

These misconceptions are not just theoretical; they influence how Christians live, serve, relate, and grow in Christ

www.christianpost.com

These ecclesiological principles are foundational to all of the ancient liturgical churches.