What the Church Ought to Be

A quote from Kevin DeYoung in the book Why We're Not Emergent:

Emergent Christians need to catch Jesus' broader vision for the church -- His vision for a church that is intolerant of error, maintains moral boundaries, promotes doctrinal integrity, stands strong in times of trial, remains vibrant in times of prosperity, believes in certain judgment and certain reward, even as it engages the culture, reaches out, loves and serves. We need a church that reflects the Master's vision -- one that is deeply theological, deeply ethical, deeply compassionate, and deeply doxological.

Churches like this are becoming increasingly rare in this nation. Yet this is Jesus' vision for His Church, the Church that He shed His blood to save and purify. Let's strive with all His strength to be that Church.

(If you're unfamiliar with the Emergent Church, here is a helpful message delivered by Justin Taylor which gives a concise summary of the movement and some of its dangers.)