The Church Is Our Spiritual Family
A true church is a company of believers who worship the Lord, obey the Spirit, and follow the Word, producing a spiritual culture that prepares its members for another world.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that the true essence of the church lies in its foundation of believers, the Lord, the Spirit, and the Word of God. He asserts that when these elements are present, the church becomes a unique spiritual culture that surpasses any human creation. Tozer encourages worshiping the Lord, obeying the Spirit, and adhering to the Word as the guiding principles for faith and conduct. He highlights the church as a divine workshop preparing believers for eternal life, fostering a deep sense of community and loyalty among its members. Ultimately, he portrays the church as a vital source of joy and purpose for Christians.
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The elements of a true church are few and easy to possess. They are a company of believers, the Lord, the Spirit and the Word of the Living God. Let the Lord be worshiped, the Spirit be obeyed, the Word be expounded and followed as the only rule for faith and conduct, and the power of God will begin to show itself as it did to Samson in the camp of Dan. The church will produce a spiritual culture all its own, wholly unlike anything created by the mind of man and superior to any culture known on earth, ancient or modern. God is getting His people ready for another world, and He uses the local church as a workshop in which to carry on His blessed work.
That Christian is a happy one who has found a company of true believers in whose heavenly fellowship he can live and love and labor.
And nothing else on earth should be as dear to him nor command from him such a degree of loyalty and devotion.
Sermon Outline
- The Elements of a True Church
- A company of believers
- The Lord
- The Spirit
- The Word of the Living God
Key Quotes
“Let the Lord be worshiped, the Spirit be obeyed, the Word be expounded and followed as the only rule for faith and conduct, and the power of God will begin to show itself as it did to Samson in the camp of Dan.” — A.W. Tozer
“That Christian is a happy one who has found a company of true believers in whose heavenly fellowship he can live and love and labor.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- A Christian should prioritize finding a company of true believers to live, love, and labor with.
- The local church is a workshop where God carries out His blessed work, and Christians should be loyal and devoted to it.
- Following the Word of the Living God is essential for producing a spiritual culture and preparing for another world.