The Bible consistently emphasises the importance of building biblical churches. Eph 5 underscores Christ’s deep concern for His Church, aiming for its perfection, “without spot or wrinkle.” Similarly, in II Cor 11, Paul expresses a profound desire to labour so that the Church may be presented as glorified, pure, and chaste; the bride of Christ. Acts 20 reminds us that Christ shed His blood to purchase the Church, while Revelation 19 portrays the Church as the bride awaiting her union with Christ. Consequently, the building of biblical churches must be our top priority as we prepare for Christ’s return. However, as we pursue this vital mission, we face significant opposition from the spirit of our age—a force entirely hostile to the growth of biblical churches. The challenges are immense, as contemporary culture works against this objective. Consider the following seven issues that reflect the spirit of our time and difficulty of our task.
