My Church

My Church

We often speak of "my church" meaning the church we attend or the particular kind of church of which we are members. Such is a fair use of the word. In this article, I have in mine a church which I, John Waddey, might found; a church that would be in some way different from other churches; a church in which my will and way would be the accepted standard by all who come into it.

It is conceded by all that Jesus established his church in Jerusalem in his 33rd year. Guided by his Apostles, his church flourished and spread throughout the Roman Empire. Since that time hundreds of men and some women have presumed to establish their own church. Each of these denominations is unique in name, worship, doctrine and polity. Their members range from millions to a handful.

If I founded John Waddey's church, we could meet each Sunday, sing and pray, commune, give our offerings and commune. I could marry your children and bury your deceased loved ones. We could do anything that the afore mentioned denominations do. The question is would being a member of my church benefit you? I did not die for your sins. If I had, it would be of no value since I am a sinner like you. I was not buried and resurrected. Furthermore I cannot raise you from the dead. I cannot forgive your sins. God has not vested that power in me. I cannot take you to heaven. I cannot mediate with Father on your behalf. Only Christ can do that (I Tim.2:5). I cannot assure you a place in my Father house. Only Jesus the Christ can do these things (John 14:1-3). While my church would be nice social club, it would have absolutely no spiritual value. But the church that Christ built is of great value, since the founder and head, is the Savior. Forget my church, A wise person will want to be a member of the church which Christ established and of which he is savior (Eph. 5:23).

Sincerely,

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