"Church" vs. Christian Organizations
Just a reminder that the church is described in the Bible as a "great mystery".
Religious organizations, such as the LC, RCC, Lutherans, etc., have little mystery and even smaller amount of "greatness." True church membership is "Christians Only". One can be a Lutheran, RCC or LC member and not be a Christian.
Man-made organizations range, in practice, from denominations to clubs...no mystery there. So, equating 'church' with church is "equally reckless".
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