The purpose of this post (part 1) is to set the stage for what Jesus sees as positive or negative in the churches as he gives accolades or warning to churches of John’s day. Are these churches given as examples for us today? I think so. So some considerations.

BY WHAT STANDARD can we evaluate our churches? Or is it our place to do so? What is our responsibility in contributing to a church? Is every church Jesus’ church?

I FIND IT HARD TO believe when someone says they just can’t find a church they like; especially, when they live in urban areas where there seems to be a church on every corner! I’m opposite of that; I find lots of places I could call home. Christian people are great people; I feel at home in all churches that teach Jesus as Savior of sinful man. Am I gullible? Perhaps.