Have You Been to the Lord's Church?

Each week, millions of Americans travel to and attend all kinds of different religious organizations. But, have you been to the Lord’s church?

The Lord’s church was prophesied in Daniel 2:44, “And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever”. The prophet Joel wrote, “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions” (Joel 2:28).

Jesus boldly proclaimed, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Note Jesus taught the church is singular in nature and the church is His church not some man’s. The church of our Lord came into being on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem circa 33 A.D. The apostle Peter confirms the fulfilment of Joel’s previous prophecy (Joel 2:28) and quotes those verses in Acts 2: 17 ff. As he concluded this powerful sermon, Peter is asked, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Notice Peter’s reply, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:37b, 38).

In Acts 2:41 we read, “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them”. Please observe those who believed were baptized the same day for the remission (forgiveness) of sins. “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). Note the Lord, not man, adds to His church those who are saved.

Friends, it matters where you attend services. If your group is not the one prophesized in the Old Testament, you have not been to the Lord’s church. If where you attend is not founded on Jesus and Him as the Head of His church, you have not been to the Lord’s church. If your group votes to decide on who can join or be a candidate for baptism, you have not been to the Lord’s church. If your group does not practice Scriptural baptism, you have not been to the Lord’s church.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis