"...I don't know what lies ahead of the church in this present age but the bible does inform me that there is a future hope for the believer in Jesus Christ.".

Is there a future for the church? I don't know what lies ahead of the church in this present age but the bible does inform me that there is a future hope for the believer in Jesus Christ.

The revelation of God informs us that this present age will pass away, that is, come to an end. As this world had a beginning so it also has an ending. The christian believes this to be when Jesus Christ returns. He will wind up the affairs of this world, oversee the final resurrection and Judgement, and destroy all the enemies of God.

For the believer in Jesus Christ there is the hope of glory, the promised new heavens and new earth.

"...the church is not a place for hypocrites...but neither is it a gathering of people who are without faults and failings...".

The church is not perfect by any means. A quick glance through the bible will show any interested person the complete reality of fallen human nature and that reality is still in evidence today, inside and outside, of the church.

That in no way excuses personal sin or even tries to dismiss it, but recognises it as a deeply rooted problem which needs divine supernatural assistance. This has always been the teaching of the bible. The church is not made up of 'super saints' who are gaining credits to get admission into heaven but real people with real problems, one of which is their own fallen nature. God's plan was to deal with that problem through Jesus Christ. It began with his first coming (including his death and resurrection) and will be completed at his second coming (when he will desroy all his enemies)

The believer in Jesus Christ is waiting for that second coming knowing that the enemy of sin will be finally done away with then. No perfection till then only the command of God ... be holy even as I am holy.