Truth Unites How To Find the One True Church™ (You Need Faith)
Sep 8, 2025
Gavin Ortlund explores the invisible and visible aspects of the church, illustrating how true membership goes beyond appearances. He emphasizes the importance of faith and humility in recognizing the true church, cautioning against pride and external power. Historical examples and biblical stories enrich the discussion, urging listeners to discern the church’s essence through love and spiritual allegiance to Christ.
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Visible Vs Invisible Church Distinction
- Gavin Ortlund explains the visible vs invisible church distinction as internal versus external membership, not two separate churches.
- He says some baptized people are visibly church members yet lack true faith that God alone can see.
Kingdom Not Measured By Sight
- Ortlund cites Jesus saying the kingdom cannot be observed to show regeneration is not measurable by human means.
- He stresses God alone knows who truly belongs to him, requiring spiritual discernment.
Judas As A Visible Member Example
- Ortlund uses Judas Iscariot as an example of someone visibly in the church but not united to Christ by faith.
- He counsels that worrying you'll become Judas actually indicates you likely don't share Judas's hard-hearted character.
