11/05/2026
CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
I am reminded of the Lord’s question when He asked the disciples, “Will ye also go away?” And Peter answered, “Lord to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” (John 6:44). Today we see so many who are turning their backs on the church. “Oh, we believe in Jesus alright, but we reject the church” Seemingly they do not understand that to reject the church is to reject Christ. The church is His body (Col. 1:18-24). Christ is the head of the church (Eph. 1:22-23) and it is impossible to turn against the body and not the head. Another thing that needs to be impressed is, that one cannot accept the Lord and reject His Word and His law. The words spoken by the Lord—they are spirit and they are life. There is no hope of eternal life if one refuses to accept the words of the Lord. They make us free (John 8:32); they save (1 Pet. 1:18-25); and they sanctify (John17:17. When we reject His Word we reject Him. Peter said, “Thou hast the words of eternal life.” When church members are entangled with the things of the world, and neglect to study the Bible, and refuse to do their duty to God they should be reminded of the question: “To whom shall we go?” They cannot find salvation out in the world. Salvation is found only in Christ (Rom. 8:1-2; 2 Cor. 5:17). By Mazinga Mwale
