We cannot afford to be confused about what constitutes a local church. Participation in anything less than an authentic New Testament church can only lead to problems for ourselves and others. It’s impossible to better be the church that Christ desires if we’re not even members of a legitimate local church. So then, what should we look for in a local church? An authentic New Testament church is marked by at least three core components: orthodoxy, order, and the ordinances.
"The Marks of a Church" (Series: Better Be The Church)
