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The Church

When we think of church, we often picture a building where people gather to worship. But is that how God defines it? Is today’s church what Jesus envisioned when he walked with his disciples?

The Bible doesn’t describe the church as a physical structure, but as a body of believers with Christ as the head, united by his Spirit. Yet, countless denominations, doctrines, and traditions have shaped what we now call the church. With so much division, how can the church remain a living, unified expression of faith?

Let’s explore God’s true mission and purpose for the church—and the biblical solutions for the challenges it faces today.

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