10 Questions to Explore and Understand a Church

I thought this was very interesting, ecspecially number 9 and thought I would share with everyone else.

1. Is this church where God’s Word is faithfully taught? (2 Tim. 3:16)

2. Is this a church where sound doctrine matters? (Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 4:3-4)

3. Is this a church in which the gospel is cherished and clearly proclaimed?

4. Is this a church committed to reaching non-Christians with the gospel? (Matt. 28:18-20)

5. Is this a church whose leaders are characterized by humility and integrity? (1 Tim. 3)

6. Is this a church where people strive to live by God’s Word? (James 1:22)

7. Is this a church where I can find and cultivate godly relationships?

8. Is this a church where members are challenged to serve? (Eph. 4:12)

9. Is this a church that is willing to kick me out? (1 Cor. 5; 2 Cor. 2)

10. Is this a church I’m willing to join “as is” with enthusiasm and faith in God?

This site also has a lot of other interesting articles, devotions, etc.

Excerpted from Stop Dating the Church by Joshua Harris. © Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used with permission. www.ReviveOurHearts.com. Info@ReviveOurHearts.com.