MESSAGES BY SERIES:

Is The Church Necessary?

With trust in organized religion on the decline and people exploring new outlets of spiritual expression, is the church really necessary? Chances are you’ve heard one of the following statements––or even said it yourself:

• “I love Jesus, but I don’t love his church”
• “Church isn’t for me; I connect with God in other ways”
• “I can find Christian community elsewhere”
• “The church has done more harm than good”
• “I’ve been hurt by the church in the past”

This class aims to construct a compelling case for why the church is not just valuable––it is vital. In fact, it is an indispensable part of God’s plan to redeem and rescue the world through the proclamation of Christ’s saving work. Each week, we’ll explore the necessity of the church from a biblical perspective. As we listen to what God says about his church, we’ll come to see its enduring importance for the world and for our own lives.