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THE DEAREST PLACE ON EARTH


When we think of the church, does it arouse deep affection? Can we say the church is one of those unique places that conjures a sincere sense of longing, delight, and home?


Nineteenth-century preacher Charles Spurgeon captures the admiration all true believers should have for the church in his depiction of her as “the dearest place on earth.” Chosen by God the Father, purchased by Christ the Son, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the church should be cherished and recognized as “dear” by all who call her home. Dear is not a word we often hear in our modern context, but its definition amply conveys deep affection. By calling Christ’s church “dear,” Spurgeon says there is nothing in this present life that we should find more precious to our hearts, for this is how God himself perceives her. Spurgeon continues, “Nothing in the world is dearer to God’s heart than his church!”


Thus, my singular goal is to awaken your affections. Not affections for form, methodology, structure, organization, or programs, but affections for WHO the church is and WHY the church exists.


The church is the assembly of the redeemed. The apostle Peter describes it as being composed of those called “out of darkness into his marvelous
light”.


Therefore, the church is the focused domain where all God’s presence, promises, and purposes are unveiled and eternally realized. The church, “The Dearest Place On Earth.”


(John 6:37, 1 Peter 2:9, Col. 1:13)

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