Have you ever met any of those poor, wretched souls that have no need of church? After all, since they have the Holy Spirit to guide them, they detest and despise the thought of a "human teacher," (to employ their expression).
One of the things that I find interesting about these people, who typically believe that since they have "Jesus, their Bible, and their faith," (and need nothing else)--is that they are never able to keep themselves "self-contained." Eventually, and inevitably, like beetles coming out from under a log exposed to the sun, they seek to impinge their views on others, (and they actually seek "help" from others).
Proud religionists are more contorted in their souls, than users of crack cocaine. They are to be pitied; and they are definitely to be the objects of evangelism.
Let us recognize just how vile it is, to assume we can make it to heaven without Christ's provision of His church, His ordinances (in the church), and His grace--all of which is the same as "making it" without Christ Himself.
If you are a faithful churchman, and not a hypocrite, bless God for this wonder; and give Him all the glory.
The Forum for Ecclesiocentricity is designed to educate Christians and non-Christians alike to understand the Biblical teaching concerning the Church (the "Puritan" church in particular), with regard to its principal role on the earth. When this is achieved, it is hoped that the Church would then be in a better position to convey Christ's redemptive virtues to the civil government (state), and the family. (You may email me at: markjhenninger@gmail.com)
