Meaning of church:

Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical
understanding of the church. The word “church” is a translation of the Greek
word ekklesia, which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” The root meaning
of church is not that of a building, but of people. It is ironic that when you ask people
what church they attend, they usually identify a building. Romans 16:5 says, “Greet the
church that is in their house.” Paul refers to the church in their house—not a church
building, but a body of believers. The church is the body of Christ, of which He is the
head.

a large group of people who live together in

Meaning of society:
an organized way, making decisions about how to do things
and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country,
or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society:
Importance of church in society:
The primary work of the church in any community is education in religion and morality, the service
to the internal life. The churches have it inside their control to bring to the individuals the
consciousness of God, and of the imperceptible world, and to discharge the other worldly strengths
that lie back in each of everyones heart. The Church helps us to maintain organization, teachings, and
to create a support system for members. By establishing a church, the Lord ensures that the correct
doctrines are taught. The Church provides members with revelations, standards, and guidelines that
help us live as Christ would have us live.

Role of church in society

The Church can support people who are going through difficulties, whatever
background they may come from.

Often the Church will seek to work with other religious groups to help keep peace and
harmony in the community as religious leaders still have some influence in the areas
that they work in.

The Church is not here to provide a mere pastoral service. It seeks to help people find
and fulfill their God-given identity. The Church helps us see that we are not just mere
creatures living in a senseless world. We are all created in the image and likeness of
God and so each human being deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion.
This belief is an important hallmark of our faith.

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Challenges Faced by the Church in Today’s Society

The truth is that today , there is biblical illiteracy and a widespread deficiency in
the basic elements of Christian character, ethics and morality. By my observation,
there have been moral dysfunctions among professing Christians more than the
secular society. It appears alcoholism, substance abuse, domestic violence ,
greediness, sexual immorality and promiscuity are commonly seen within the
church going population

It appears our pulpits and Christian platforms are silent when it comes to the
issue of sin and immoral behaviour. When that happens the church is seen more
as “married” to the world, But the scripture teaches us in 1 john 2:15-17 “do not
love the world or the things in the world , If anyone loves the world , The love of
the father is not in him”.