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1 | Do you have to go to church and on sun.? | Heb 10:25 | Hank | 57940 | ||
Kalos is right. But you seem to be confused about what constitutes corporate worship and what is merely Christian fellowship. I myself have never observed Bible study, prayer, singing of hymns, observance of the Lord's Supper or anything of the kind taking place on the golf course, at the fishing hole, the theater, or in any other strictly recreational environments. The house of worship is a place apart, designed for and dedicated to worship. This is not to say that it must be an ornate cathedral, but it must be a place at which Christians meet for the purpose of worship. The golf course is a place where people meet also. But it is generally assumed they meet there to play golf, not to worship. When I mow my lawn, I simply mow my lawn. I do not consider it in any manner an act of worship. My remarks may neither dazzle nor exude great brilliance but they are, I believe, laden with a dab of common sense. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Do you have to go to church and on sun.? | Heb 10:25 | City not deserted | 57959 | ||
Brother Hank, Thank you for your thoughts. I am interested to know what what you feel the difference is between Corporate worship and Christian Fellowship? I am not setting you up for anything I am not like that, I am just truly curious as to your thoughts or anyones for that matter on the difference between these two things. Bless you Brother! Matt |
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3 | Do you have to go to church and on sun.? | Heb 10:25 | Hank | 57981 | ||
Matt, a simple definition will do: Christian fellowship is Christians interacting with each other, e.g., helping, encouraging, or just being friends. Corporate worship (the activity of members of the church, the body of Christ), in contrast to fellowship, is directed not toward man -- not to one another -- but to God. The two things are somewhat akin perhaps, yet they are distinctly different and the line between the two plainly marked. If I should see you before or after worship services, greet you, shake hands with you, and chat with you, this is a form of fellowship, but not worship in any sense. When you and I are engaged in the singing of hymns of praise, praying, studying God's word, partaking of the Lord's Supper, listening attentively to the pastor's message with our hearts and minds attuned to God, we are engaged in worship. There doubtless are better and more technical definitions of both worship and fellowship, but I like the ones I've given, mainly because they are simple and uncomplicated, and the older I grow the more I tend to prize things simple and uncomplicated. Blessings to you also. --Hank | ||||||
4 | Do you have to go to church and on sun.? | Heb 10:25 | City not deserted | 58023 | ||
Hank, Thanks for your response. I appreciate your thoughts. When I look at this verse - Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual[1] act of worship. It speaks to me of a life given up to God. Sacrificing all that I am to the Lord. And Paul clearly says that this is worship to the Lord. You Wrote - If I should see you before or after worship services, greet you, shake hands with you, and chat with you, this is a form of fellowship, but not worship in any sense. I think It is worship. You didn't have to shake my hand or chat with me, It is Christ within you compelling you to fellowship, and as you are obediant to that God is glorified and worshiped through your actions. That is how i see it. I hope this might encourage you. May Christ dwell in you richly. Matt |
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