CHOOSING A GOOD CHURCH

Picking a church in this Luke-warm laodicean church- age is very difficult. In this era of religious deception (matt.24:4) darkness is seen as light. We are in a period which the church believes it is in great condition but does not know it is wretched, poor, etc. (Rev.3:17)

With religious deception and unbiblical doctrines rampant,(only few recognize it), finding a good church is difficult. Most Christian churches have mixed doctrines of men, denominations of other religions, of tribes and other cultures (to please people) and other unbiblical things along with Christianity.

Most Christians are illiterate- we read a few bible verses/chapters a week; repentance is no longer understood; denying oneself is laughed at; sacrifice and suffering are no longer teachings in the church. The answer to “which church to choose”, lies in the bible- our final authority. You need to study your bible and if your church does not teach that, run from that church.

Here are a few guidelines:

1)    Looks out for alter calls at the end of sermons

2)    Not a member of NCC or WCC

3)    Does baptism by full immersion after one has believed on Jesus Christ

4)    Believes bible is the perfect word of God

5)    Jesus Christ is the only son and way to God the father and salvation

6)    Jesus Christ came to earth in flesh

7)    Church teaches it is the only way to save. No! It is only Jesus Christ

8)    Does not worship virgin Mary

9)    Does not pray to dead saints

10) Does not condone ancestral worships and practices

11) Does not use Astrology

12) Does not pray in a name other than Jesus Christ

13) Does not consult the dead

14) Teaches whole bible

15) Should emphasize repentance and faith in Jesus Christ only

16) Regard the bible and no other book at par with the bible in authority and truth

17) Does not claim their leader is infallible

18) Its leader is not living in fornication, adultery, homosexuality or has more than one wife

19) Preachers believe in teaching bible prophesy, Revelation, teaches Jesus Christ will return.

Know this

Be warned! Academic degrees are not guarantee that one is walking with God. Christianity is a way of life and experience.

Finally, seek Holy Spirit counseling. Amen!