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1.21.26 - The Power of Words: Understanding the True Church

Dr. Ed Montgomery challenges us to reconsider what we truly understand about 'church.' Drawing from Matthew 16, where Jesus declares that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is present among them, we're reminded that the church isn't a building with a steeple—it's people. When we gather with shared consciousness and purpose in Christ, we become the living, breathing church. When we leave that building, the church doesn't stay behind; it walks out the door with us, dispersing into our communities, homes, and workplaces. This revelation shifts everything: we carry the presence and responsibility of Christ wherever we go. The teaching also confronts us with a critical question: what defines a true gathering in Christ's name? Is it simply claiming His name, or is it embodying His teachings of love, compassion, justice, and care for the marginalized? Two groups can claim the same faith yet operate from completely opposite philosophies—one rooted in Christ's radical love and inclusion, the other in exclusion and supremacy. We must examine not just our words, but the fruit of our gathering. Are we truly the church that reflects the heart of Jesus? Visit Our Website : https://myalc.org Abundant Life Center 24984 Katy Ranch Rd Katy,TX 77494 Office Number: 281-712-1149 • alc@myalc.org Mailing Address for all Donations/Correspondence: P.O. BOX 772300 Houston, TX 77215 Text to Give: 713-742-2035 Contact Me Directly: dredmontgomery@gmail.com