If We Are the Body

It incorporates the violin, mandolin, and accordion in its arrangement and questions why the Christian church does not minister impartially.

According to lead singer Mark Hall, "If We Are the Body" was originally written for use as a "teaching tool" in his youth group.

[1] Hall's inspiration for writing the song came from the second chapter of the book of James, where the writer "admonishes" readers to "steer clear of giving preferential treatment to any one particular group over another, such as favoring the rich over the poor".

It was recorded at Zoo Studio in Franklin, Tennessee by Sam Hewitt and mixed by Steve Bishir at Oxford Sound.

[11] Andy Argyrakis of CCM Magazine said that the song "commands attention" of lead singer Mark Hall.

[5] Russ Breimeier of The Fish felt "If We Are the Body" evokes "Michael Card and Keith Green" in its lyrical message.

At a concert on April 1, 2005 at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the band opened up their set list with the song.

[27] Casting Crowns performed "If We Are the Body" as the second song on their set list at their February 4, 2010 concert at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.