If we submit to God’s definition of love, we take that definition into the church and apply it, then, the virtue of love must pervade the local church. As God defines love, prescribes love, exemplifies love in the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ—the church should be known by that holy, righteous love.

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From Series: "Joyful Life in the Local Church"

The local church has been designed to worship God and to aid the sanctification and development of the believers in it. The Church is a gift to those who follow Christ, to provide for them, and in turn to enable them to follow Jesus.