The human body has become the obsession of our modern culture. Much like the ancient Greeks, people are madly trying to fit the contemporary ideal of what is an acceptable shape and size. The church is metaphorically called the "Body of Christ" and His desire is to see it built up spiritually. The church of Philadelphia is a good model of a healthy, faithful church. Their example provides for us a template to follow in building up the Body - God's Way!
This ancient congregation was:
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Take a personal test: Write out or articulate exactly who Jesus Christ is to you. Does your description match the Scriptures? Is your life under His authority? Really?