To understand the difference between a congreation and a club and a church, read this book.

The Great Commission that Jesus gave His apostles consisted of TWO parts: (1) To preach the gospel to everyone (Mark 16:15, 16). (2) To make disciples, baptize them, and then teach them all that Jesus taught (Matt. 28:29, 20).

The seven churches in Revelations.

When we study about the last days, the most important thing to remember is what Jesus kept emphasizing – that we must be ready. He never told us that we should understand all the prophetic details, but only that we must be ready.