La Iglesia Correcta
Uno de los elementos claves para tu creimiento espiritual es el de formar parte de una iglesia local. En su forma biblica de ser iglesia, La iglesia debe de preveer una enseñanza biblica de sana doctrina, una atmosfera de adoracion genuina, una atmosfera en la cual los cristianos puedan utilizar sus done y habilidades dadas por Dios, y un liderazgo espiritual que mantenga a los creyentes a cuentas con Dios.

Habra algunos que digan, “no necesito ir a la iglesia. me gusta pasar mi tiempo solo con Dios, y no necesito estar cerca de otros cristianos.” La realidad es que ningun cristiano puede sostenerse o prosperar mucho si el o ella viven aislados sin el apoyo de una iglesia de sana doctrina. No importa que tantos libros, revistas, CDs, y peliculas tengas, no pueden reemplasar la experiencia que obtienes al asistir a una iglesia de sana doctrina y convivir con otros creyentes

En el libro de Hebreos, dice, “Y considerémonos unos a otros para estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras;

no dejando de congregarnos, como algunos tienen por costumbre, sino exhortándonos; y tanto más, cuanto veis que aquel día se acerca.

” (Hebreos 10:24-25).

El modelo para la iglesia de hoy se puede encotrar en el libro de los Hechos de los apostoles, EL cual describe como era la iglesia de los primeros cistianos. La iglesia del primer siglo puso al mundo de cabeza, compartiendo el evangelio alrededor del mundo en aquel tiempo conocido.

La biblia tiene mucho que decir acerca de como debe de ser una iglesia fuerte y sana, y puedes medir su calidad comparando sus cualidades con las caracteristicas de la iglesia del primer siglo (Hechos 2:42, 44-47).

Una iglesia sana tiene reuniones regularmente, pone como prioridad el estudio de la biblia y produce lideres que se preocupan por el bienestar y crecimiento espiritual de cada uno de los miembros de la iglesia. It recognizes the power of corporate prayer and worship and demonstrates Christ’s love in meaningful ways. Its members desire to minister to others and seek to share God’s good news with others.

In any Biblically-sound, God-centered church, the following beliefs should be obvious:

The Bible is held as the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16).
God is eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (John 14:26, Matthew 28:18, 19).
Salvation is the free gift of God to all who will repent of their sins and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only way to come into a relationship with God (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9).
A healthy church is also a growing church. But growth alone should not necessarily be viewed as proof of God’s blessing. The first disciples had a “gladness and a singleness of heart” about the early church. Your church home should be a place you look forward to attending not only on Sundays, but throughout the week.

Conversely, if you feel uncomfortable about your church, it may be the Holy Spirit telling you that church is unscriptural. As you grow in your understanding of the Scriptures and seek God’s will through prayer, you will be able to discern truth from error.

Avoid any group that teaches doctrines, beliefs, or rituals that deviate from the Bible. Many false teachers speak only parts of the truth and their messages have been aptly described as the “skin of the truth stuffed with a lie.” Most cults are identifiable because they refuse to:

Adhere solely to the 66 books of the Bible. Instead, they add their “special revelations.”
Accept that our relationship to Jesus Christ has been provided by God through His grace and is received through faith alone. Instead they practice salvation by works.
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God and give Him the full recognition He merits.
Commonly known cults are Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-Day Saints or Mormons, Unification Church, Unitarians, Spiritists, and Scientologists.

Find Your Place
It has been wisely said, “The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.” Regular fellowship and participation in the church for a disciple cannot be overemphasized. As you come to church and find your place in it, you will then be in a position to give to others what God has given to us.

The church that is right for you will be a place where you can grow in your love for the Lord and serve Him by contributing to the life of the church. Remember, we are all sinners doing our best to follow God’s teaching. Rely on Him to show you the way.

Remember that the model for a God-honoring church is in the Scriptures. Study God’s design and pray to be led to the place He has prepared for you. God bless you as you grow in your faithfulness.