What do you folks think about the following quote from a sermon I recently witnessed?

"You cannot be a Christian without the church."

I realize that context is everything, so I will give a little of it. The term church used here was in reference to regular participation in a local church, where one has "officially" become a member. Obviously, someone who is not counted by Christ as a member of His Church isn't a Christian, but that was not the context. This quote was in a sermon both demanding adherence to the Sabbath day and the obedience to Elders/Preachers. I hope the context helps. I am interested to see what you might think of it. I have already reacted to it, I'm just interested in what some of my brethren think.... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> To God be the Glory ....JEB

Soli Deo Gloria

JEB