Joe,<br><br>John MacArthur also has a series of messages entitled "The Anatomy of a Church." This is also good.<br><br>He asks the question, "How can a church be all that God wants it to be?" Then he answers this question by using Paul's analogy of the church as a body. First, he teaches about the skeleton of a church - the foundational things a church must be committed to. Then he tells us we need to examines the internal organs, which are proper spiritual attitudes. Third, he helps us to look at the muscles, or the functions of the church. Finally he teaches about the flesh of the church, which is the visible method of ministry.<br><br>He says that although churches differ externally, they must all be committed to the same truths, attitudes, and functions. He concludes that this kind of church can truly glorify God.<br><br><br>Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts