Death in the Body of Christ

A local church is the body of Christ.

Death in the Body of Christ

A local church is the body of Christ. Its head is Jesus Christ. He ordains and elects members to that body. Some members of that body seem to be more “glorious” than other members. Some members are more evident than others, but every member of the body contributes to the life and well-being of that body.

Ever since the sin of Adam and Eve, the sad truth has been that life involves death. We don’t like it. We value and cherish life, and we are…