The Church as it ought to be.
The local church must emulate and strive after the pattern given in scripture. It is not to be patterned after other churches.
[Acts 2:42]Their DEVOTION TO THE APOSTLES TEACHING, 1 Pet 2:2 pure spiritual milk of the word, [Acts 2:43]DEVOUT RESPECT AND FEAR FOR GOD, Isa 6:1-5 A thrice-holy God to be feared, Rev 1:12-17 In this God’s presence John fell as if dead, Psalm 111:10 This fear is the beginning of wisdom, Acts 5:10-11 Great fear came upon the church, Acts 9:31 The church multiplied as it walked in reverential fear and the Spirit’s comfort [Acts 2:43]DIVINE POWER DISPLAYED in their midst, Some churches come together not expecting to see and feel the power and presence of the God of the New Testament. On the other hand, some churches try to manufacture the experience artificially. 1 Cor 5:4 talks about the power of the Lord Jesus when the church assembles, Rev 1:20 & Rev 2:1 The Lord Jesus walks among the churches, Matt 18:20 He has promised to be present in the assembly. The power of the Lord is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, Acts 2:44-46, [Acts 2:47]The DIVINE WORK OF GOD.