The center of gravity of a Christian church

You may have heard the Christian church referred to as “The Body of Christ.” The Living Christ is Jesus, and Jesus often spoke in parables, stories, of a simple nature, which were intended to impart a moral lesson in a way that would be easy for ordinary people to remember and tell to others. It seems to me that calling the church “The Body of Christ” makes one think about what that means. I don’t think the meaning is literal. For me, “the body” is the mass of people and “in Christ” means having faith in Jesus, the Christ. Therefore, a Christian church is an assembly of a mass of Christians. If that is correct, the church should be a center of moral power that is there to do something. Logically, what a Christian church should do is God’s will, something God wants organized Christians to do.

I was wondering if you could explain what I think it is, using a description, easier to understand, something similar to what is intended to be done with a parable. After researching, I came across Carl Von Clausewitz, a Prussian military officer who examined war in a new way in the early 1800s. Research him to understand the depth of his thinking. I thought your description of a center of gravity as a primary source of moral force fit the definition of a Christian church. The following is my analysis, using Clausewitz’s point of view:

Command order:

Commander.- God.

Strategic Guidance Document: The Christian Bible.

God’s guidance: God’s will is for people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God, sacrificed to bear the sin of humanity. The effect that God wants: a personal relationship, a heart connection between people and him.

Guidance Document: The Bible, Book of John, Chapter 6, Verse 40: “For this is the will of God, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him have eternal life. I will raise him up at the last day.” . “Note: Other books of the Bible may also be cited to support this definition.

Operational Center of Gravity (COG): The Body of Christ (Christian Churches).

Guidance Document: The Bible, Book of Matthew, Chapter 28, Verses 18-20: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And certainly, I will be with you always, until the end of time. ” Note: Other books of the Bible can also be cited. The definition of a COG: a primary source of moral strength, power, and endurance. Note: The Holy Spirit is God’s way of communicating with the heart of a Christian. Some refer to it as “an inner voice that tells us right from wrong.”

Critical Ability (CC) – A disciplined, faith-based ability used by an operational COG to achieve the effect God intended. The Church COG must determine what your CC is and manage it in accordance with God’s Strategic Guidance. The COG Church will be fruitful if it achieves the effect that God wants. The definition of CC: The primary skill of a COG.

Critical Requirement (CR): Understanding of God’s will. Empowerment of the COG by God, through the Holy Spirit.

Guidance Document: The Bible, Book of Matthew, Chapter 13, Verse 12: “To the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance.” Also, the Bible, Book of Acts, Chapter 1, verse 8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. . “Note: Other books of the Bible may also be cited. The definition of CR: essential conditions, resources and means to enable the CC.

Critical vulnerability (CV): understand the risk of the enemy. Jesus describes Satan as “the other” and one who will take advantage of weakness in faith.

Guidance Document: The Bible, Book of Matthew, Chapter 13, Verse 12: “Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” Note: Other books of the Bible can also be cited. The definition of CV: A CR, or a component thereof, that neutralizes or prevents the CC from being decisive. This definition can be difficult to understand. It is a warning that failure will come from within, that a resource the church has will be too weak to resist the resistance of evil. In other words, a weakness in resources (such as faith in the hearts of the mass of Christians who are members of a church) that will be found and exploited by Satan.

So what does this mean? If this analysis is correct, it is another way of saying that Christian churches grow with the grace of God, who likes the efficiency with which they do his will. If they are not effective, even if they try to do their bidding, they will fail. If your church is losing members, ask yourself, “Is this church effective in doing God’s will?” If you conclude that you are not, as a member, you have a moral obligation to speak with the church leadership and help the church leader be effective. If you don’t, consider leaving that church to become a member of another, one that thrives in God’s grace.