Let me just say I think there are members of the invisible church everywhere: Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant. Someday the angels will separate the wheat from the chaff.
Our call as followers of Christ is to proclaim the Good News.
No single man, organization, or group will ever attain the perfection required—that is why Jesus had to live and die in our place.
Official teachings and failings of the organizations aside, there are congregations and bodies of true believers all across this globe. Let’s remember that and keep our lamps ready—like the wise bridesmaids. :)
“No single man, organization, or group will ever attain the perfection required—that is why Jesus had to live and die in our place.”
No, but there are clearly healthy and unhealthy churches. It isn’t perfection that is required. It is a spirit of repentance and humility.