The Church in Society

July 17, 2008

I thought this quote from Harvie Conn was quite helpful in thinking through the Church’s role in the surrounding community:

“Perhaps the best analogy to describe all this is that of a model home. We are God’s demonstration community of the rule of Christ in the city. On a tract of earth’s land, purchased with the blood of Christ, Jesus the kingdom developer has begun building new housing. As a sample of what will be, he has erected a model home of what will eventually fill the urban neighborhood. He now invites the urban world into that model home to take a look at what will be. The church is the occupant of that model home, inviting neighbors into its open door to Christ. Evangelism is when the signs are up, saying ‘Come in and look around.’”

Anyone agree or disagree?

Posted by Larry | Filed Under Quotes, Seeking Him