The Body

Throughout the Scripture reference is made to the Body of Christ as The Church...a group of believers who have been bought by the Blood of Jesus and who desire to follow Jesus. I think it is fairly reasonable to assume that we all understand the parts and functions of our bodies. But do we understand the parts and functions of The Church as a Body? The thing about Christianity is that it is a living Faith centered around a living God Who walks and talks with us daily. Without the Life in our beliefs we are without heart and breath. This seperates us from religions that worship things, animals, stars, earth, or whatever else takes God's place. The Church is a living organism controlled by the Spirit of God and given the mission of loving, caring for, healing, and leading all towards a deep intimacy with God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Gardenfire has presented us with a t-shirt that proclaims this rich truth. Christians are to be living examples of God's Grace. We are to function as a body..each with significance and working together for the same purpose. Gardenfire's design reminds us that we are not a stagnant structure of morter and stone. We are a living, breathing unit of many parts...we are The Body of Christ...We are The Church!