Were is that perfect church? The apostle Paul certainly did not see one in his day. But, in spite of all the problems, Paul thanked God for the positive things in the congregations of his day. He didn't ignore the problems, but strove to help people overcome and grow in the unity of God's spirit. Where is that perfect church today? It doesn't exist, and will not exist, until the Church becomes the bride of Jesus Christ at His return. To get there, we must be unified by the mind of Christ dwelling in us.

Frederick Kellers

Elder, United Church of God

Fred Kellers is a retired pastor who continues to serve the United Church of God congregations in central Tennessee.