Archive for February, 2012
Church As Unusual
In a vision the Lord gave me, I saw small white castles across the landscape, all flying white flags with red crosses on them, dotting the countryside as far as I could see. I instantly knew these represented “pastoral kingdoms.” These were places where the local villagers could run in and find refuge when they felt threatened by their enemy. This verse came to mind: “The Name of the Lord is like a strong tower that the righteous will run into and be glad.” Notice, there was no mention in that verse of a literal tower; it’s God Himself who is our Protector. That’s where our help comes from; the One who made the Heavens and the Earth.
These “castles” were a demonic deception for they were NOT really a place of safety; not the “sanctuary” they were thought to be. Today, too many perceive or expect these “pastoral kingdoms” (church buildings) to be places of holiness inhabited by the Lord where they will be accepted by all, loved unconditionally, and have their troubles cared for and needs met. Too often, these same individuals ultimately leave after failing to find what they thought they were looking for, i.e., their personal salvation. Sure, many will “get their ticket punched” and consider themselves “saved” or “born again” but, in time, they discover that these sanctuaries are mere buildings and that they were better off BEFORE they ever entered the doors. Many attest to feelings of having been judged, weighed, measured and found wanting and wind up turning their back on Christianity all together, some embracing false Christs and false religions. Church splits, poor leadership, boredom…it seems there’s always something to prune the trees.
Renato d’Andria
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Roman Catholic Church: The Church Built By Christ?
The Roman Catholic Church in her attempt to prove of its being the true Church built by Christ use the declaration of Christ as recorded in Matthew 16:18 as proof of its existence. Based on the said verse, Catholic Authorities teach its members that Christ built the Roman Catholic Church on Peter as the foundation of it and making Peter and its successors – the Popes, the Head of the Church.
The Matthew 16:18 states:
Church Building Designs
Building a church is a large project that is more than constructing natural materials, because building a church is building an expression of a church congregation’s heart. Building a church has a purpose that is much more than housing classrooms or meeting rooms. Building a church is building a sanctuary, a refuge that has eternal purposes. This is why it is important for any congregation of people considering building a church to thoroughly investigate church building designs, church builders, and architects.
There are many important factors to consider when building a church. Choices made early in the planning process have a great impact on success of the satisfaction of the church. Working with good church building designs, builders, and architects is a starting point to making sure that your final church building is accepted and appreciated by your congregation. Take the time and energy of assessing all of your ministry needs. Also, thoroughly research several companies that offer church building designs. Gather ideas, plans, and bids from several church building sources.