What does God want in Christian churches?

Not always.
Even the apostles had difficulty believing, accepting the death of Christ.
It was only after His resurrection and coming to them that they began to understand and rejoice.

At the same time the Church is the entire body of believers -- the Body of Christ.

I believe it is a wrong use of the original word to call all believers "THE CHURCH"
We are Saints. We are children of God. We are the family of God.
The original word always referred to a local body where ALL members could assemble together.
I know that Church is now accepted as the entire body of believers but I still believe it is misusing the word.
We have reached the point where the local church is of little or no importance to many believers today.
To many say I am in the CHURCH and don't need to be a part of a local church.
There are many on this forum who openly admit they never or rarely attend a local church.

Bad example.
Jesus anointed the Apostles feet before his crucifixion. He knew them by name and called them to serve his purpose. Even Judas he told to go forth and do what he must as Judas later pointed out Jesus to the temple guard that sought him in Gethsemane.

Lamentations 3:
38 Is it not out of the mouth of the Most High that evil and good both proceed [adversity and prosperity, physical evil or misfortune and physical good or happiness]?
39 Why does a living man sigh [one who is still in this life’s school of discipline]? [And why does] a man complain for the punishment of his sins?

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Did not Jesus gather with the Aposiles in the upper room?

Please do not add you narrative to Scripture when you quote it.
I do not need your opinion what it means.

Yes Jesus did anoint the Apostles feet, but I stand by my statement that they did not understand nor rejoice in what happened until He later, after His resurrection, appeared to them.

Yeah, the roof probably didn't leak either.

Well, when you're so insistent on the divisive institution that is "church" you need to learn something from someone.

Understand something. Your hostility is unmistakable.
This is a public board. I quote you but my remarks are able to be read by everyone who does choose to read me.


That's your opinion. Just like the one's you choose to disrespect because you don't agree. You have no scripture to support that.



Christ's Ekklesia and The Church Compared
Richard Anthony

I have tried to discuss this with you is a calm and respectful way and this is your response.
We will let those who read our post decide who is hostile.

Calm and respectful? I'd hate to see uptight and insolent.
I tire of passive aggressive personalities rather quickly. We don't have to speak to one another here.

How does that happen in a church?

I know that Church is now accepted as the entire body of believers but I still believe it is misusing the word.

Lillywolf and SpoonJuly - one word -

IGNORE

I believe loving God and loving one another are pleasing to God-- and edifying one another through the gifts God provides-- prophecy, teaching, exhortation, other types of revelation, tongues together with intepretation, and of course singing.