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1 | should Christians go to church? | Heb 10:25 | Bel | 7948 | ||
Does it really matter if a Christian does not attend a church? Sometimes you may feel closer to God in a forest, or up a mountain. Providing you do not neglect your faith and have fellowship (in the broadest sense) with Christian friends, then does going to church make you a better Christian? | ||||||
2 | should Christians go to church? | Heb 10:25 | Hank | 7949 | ||
Bel, the answer is clearly, Yes, it does matter whether a Christian attends church services. Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near." While it may be true that sometimes we may "feel" close to God in a forest or on a mountain top, the question is not one of feeling close but being close. Our Lord said, "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." (Matthew 18:20). Christ's church is community, fellowship of the saints, not a lone-wolf, contemplative religious experience of some sort. The church is the body of Christ, and the saints are individual members of that body. It is community. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, it was "Our Father" not "My Father. Every pattern of worship given in the New Testament involves the assembly of the saints. In our vernacular, going to church. --Hank | ||||||
3 | should Christians go to church? | Heb 10:25 | sistert007 | 50030 | ||
I think also that the lords words are to be followed, however he said where two or three are gathered in my name there shall I be. This does not mean that the holy spirit only comes to a building called a church. where ever you choise to hold your (church) whorship, praise and the word god does not mind where as long as you do it. With love Sistert. Fellowship with him.... | ||||||