WHY THE CHURCH CAN'T BE JUST A HOBBY

  The six verses in 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 provide profund insights into the spiritual nature of a local church and its members. A biblical local church is one composd of people who have been chosen by God, irresistably called to faith in Christ, and are "base" ... knowing they can do nothing to earn salvation so that the glory of their salvation belongs to Christ alone, who is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.