In the New Testament, the local church is referred to as God’s temple because it is the place where His presence dwells by His Spirit. The implications of this central matter are considerable for us. We are called to build the habitation of the Lord, the dwelling place of God, the place where He wants to dwell. Check out this audio message to learn more about the importance of the church as God's temple, the implications for us in terms of how we are to understand the local church, and our mandate to be a people of His presence:
