{"id":16745,"date":"2017-07-25T19:59:07","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T19:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamestaiwo.com\/?p=16745"},"modified":"2017-07-25T19:59:07","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T19:59:07","slug":"make-church-returns-good-old-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamestaiwo.com\/make-church-returns-good-old-days\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKE THE CHURCH RETURN TO GOOD OLD DAYS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The church is important to God. The church is also known as the body of Christ, which he purchased with his blood.<\/p>\n

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Jesus Christ expects believers to carefully handle the affairs of his church, and ensure it fulfills the purpose for which it was founded.<\/p>\n

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God\u2019s warnings to some early churches are highlighted in multiple places in the bible. (Read Revelation 2 and Revelation 3). <\/em><\/p>\n

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God\u2019s warnings given in the Bible still apply to today\u2019s churches.<\/p>\n

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Paul also admonished the church to maintain a godly position and remain relevant for God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n

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During his farewell speech to the elders at Ephesus, Paul declared a warning that was full of prophecies of the integrity battle that the end-time churches would have to fight.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTherefore I testify to you this day that I <\/em>am<\/em> innocent of the blood of all <\/em>men. <\/em>For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. <\/em><\/p>\n

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For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock\u201d (Acts 20:26-29<\/a>).<\/em>
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Common Problems That Our Churches Must Address<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Christian body must always appreciate the principles of the bible; uphold them, and practice them.<\/p>\n

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Believers must understand that Jesus Christ paid a heavy price for our sins, and also purchased the church with his blood. <\/a><\/p>\n

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Jesus Christ \u2013 The Redeemer\u00a0purchased his church with his own blood through his death on the cross, so that all people can have access to God.<\/p>\n

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Christ established His church for the purpose of benefiting Christians (and any other who would subscribe to the religion).
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