Out of the message yesterday morning we were reminded that the building is not the church, but rather we are. Francis Chan, a well known pastor and conference speaker said in a recent Catalyst article that it is not semantics. If we are going to realize this truth deep in our lives, our lingo needs to match. I have to admit I thought it interesting that from different people I talked to yesterday afternoon and in last night's service, I heard at least six or seven references to "coming to", "going to" "being at" or some other form of describing the building as "the" church.
So how serious is this? I tend to agree with Chan...it is so much more than semantics. Scripture refers to us as "over comers, joint heirs, blood bought, winners." Yet I know I personally in my words, I don't refer to myself that way.
Just a thought...maybe we need to get serious about our language.
Have a great week,
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