What Does Christ Think of His Church Today?

A Call to Revival!

As we navigate through the complexities of modern life, it is essential to pause and consider what the Lord Jesus Christ thinks of His Church today. Christ is the Son, and He is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23 KJV). Yet we also remember that God the Father is our heavenly Father, and He rules overall—His authority is supreme, and all things are ultimately under Him (1 Corinthians 15:27-28 KJV). The Church, which is the body of believers, has been called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Yet, in an age of compromise, distraction, and spiritual complacency, we must ask ourselves: are we truly reflecting the heart of our Saviour? Are we living according to the standards set forth in Scripture, or have we allowed the world to shape us more than the Word of God?

This question is not merely academic; it is deeply personal and profoundly important. We have been given us the Word, the Holy Bible, as a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105, KJV). Through Scripture, we can discern what pleases Him and what grieves His Spirit. Let us examine what Christ might think of His Church today by looking at the timeless truths found in the King James Version of the Bible.

Christ's Love for His Church

First and foremost, we must remember that Christ loves His Church. He gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word (Ephesians 5:25-26, KJV). The Church is not an institution or a building; it is the bride of Christ, purchased with His precious blood. "For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Corinthians 6:20, KJV).

Despite our failings and shortcomings, Christ's love for His Church remains steadfast. He is patient, longsuffering, and full of grace. However, His love does not mean He overlooks sin or approves of compromise. "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent" (Revelation 3:19, KJV).

The Call to Holiness

One of the primary concerns Christ would have for His Church today is the call to holiness. In a world that increasingly blurs the lines between right and wrong, the Church is called to be different. "Be ye holy; for I am holy" (1 Peter 1:16, KJV). Holiness is not an optional extra; it is the standard for every believer.

Yet, in many corners of the Church, there has been a drift towards worldliness. Believers are often indistinguishable from unbelievers in their speech, conduct, and values. The Apostle Paul warned the Church at Rome, "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God" (Romans 12:2, KJV).

Christ desires a Church that is set apart, a people who walk in purity and righteousness. He longs for us to pursue holiness with the same fervour that the world pursues pleasure. "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14, KJV).

The Danger of Lukewarmness

Perhaps one of the most sobering passages for the Church today is found in the letter to the Church at Laodicea. "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth" (Revelation 3:15-16, KJV).

Lukewarmness is a grave danger in the modern Church. Many believers are comfortable, complacent, and content with a superficial faith. They attend services, sing songs, and go through the motions, but their hearts are far from God. Christ is not pleased with mere religious activity; He desires a vibrant, passionate, and wholehearted devotion.

The Laodicean Church thought they were rich and in need of nothing, but they were as wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked (Revelation 3:17, KJV). This serves as a warning to us: we must not deceive ourselves into thinking all is well when, in reality, we are spiritually impoverished.

The Importance of Sound Doctrine

Another concern Christ would have for His Church today is the erosion of sound doctrine. The Apostle Paul exhorted Timothy, "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears" (2 Timothy 4:2-3, KJV).

In our day, there is a growing trend to dilute the truth of God's Word in order to appeal to the masses. False teachings, prosperity gospels, and doctrines of demons have infiltrated many churches. Yet, Christ is the Truth (John 14:6, KJV), and His Church must be a pillar and ground of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15, KJV).

We must hold fast to the sound doctrine of Scripture, even when it is unpopular or offensive to the world. "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17, KJV). Christ desires a Church that is rooted and grounded in His Word, not swayed by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14, KJV).

The Call to Unity & Love

Whilst Christ calls His Church to holiness and sound doctrine, He also desires unity and love amongst believers. Jesus prayed, "That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me" (John 17:21, KJV).

Division, strife, and discord grieve the heart of Christ. The Church is not called to be a collection of isolated individuals, but a unified body working together for the glory of God. "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3, KJV).

Furthermore, love is the distinguishing mark of a true disciple. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35, KJV). Christ desires a Church that loves deeply, forgives freely, and serves humbly.

What does Christ think of His Church today? He sees a Church that He loves deeply, yet one that is in desperate need of revival. He calls us to holiness, warns us against lukewarmness, exhorts us to sound doctrine, and commands us to love one another.

The question we must each ask ourselves is this: will we respond to His call? Will we repent of our complacency and pursue Him with all our hearts? Will we stand firm on the Word, even when the world tells us to compromise? Will we love as He loved, sacrificially and unconditionally?

The Church is not without hope. Where there is repentance, there is restoration. Where there is humility, there is grace. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV).

Let us be a Church that honours Christ in all we do. Let us be a people who walk in holiness, who cling to sound doctrine, who love one another deeply, and who labour faithfully for the advancement of the kingdom. May we be found faithful when He returns, ready to hear those blessed words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21, KJV).

The Church belongs to Christ. May we live in a manner worthy of the One who gave His all for us. Amen!

Key Takeaways:

• Christ loves His Church, and His love aims at our cleansing and growth (Ephesians 5:25-26 KJV).
• Keep the biblical order clear: Christ is the Son and Head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23 KJV), and God the Father rules overall—all authority is ultimately under Him (1 Corinthians 15:27-28 KJV).
• Revival begins with personal honesty before God, not just observing what is wrong “out there”.
• The Church is called to holiness, not blending in with the world’s values (1 Peter 1:16 KJV).
• Guard your heart against lukewarm faith and comfortable religion (Revelation 3:15-17 KJV).
• Hold firmly to sound doctrine and Scripture as the final authority (2 Timothy 4:2-3 KJV).
• Pursue unity and love in the body of Christ, without compromising truth (John 17:21 KJV).
• The right response is repentance, prayer, and renewed obedience, trusting God to restore (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV).