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1 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | FytRobert | 127531 | ||
Hi, Is it compulsory or customary for christians to attend Sunday Services,or it is up to the individual's mood? Your comments, please. |
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2 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127532 | ||
The answer to your question isn’t a black and white biblically stated answer, but from scripture certain things can be deduced. Ephes. 4:11-12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; [12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: In a perfect scenario these functions are found operating in the local church, or a least they should be. In most cases face to face fellowship and worship is conducted in the local assembly. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. As suggested by Matt. 18:20, church “could be” as few as two Christians getting together to celebrate the Lord ’s Table, if needs be! The term, church, leaves a lot of latitude, biblically speaking! 1 Cor. 11:26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. Notice it says, as often, not designating how often but when. Acts 20:7 would suggest when it was done. Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. If one is looking for an excuse not to fellowship with other Christians I would imagine there are many verses that could be distorted, but that’s like not going to the grocery store to find food, it just plain doesn’t make sense, be it Saturday or Sunday! Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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3 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | TheFinalSQL | 127538 | ||
I would, add as a scripture that shows the day of week not being important, this: Acts 2:46-47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Praise the Lord! Norm |
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4 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | CDBJ | 127549 | ||
Hi Norm, I think that the verse that you suggested would tell us rather that one could be saved on any day of the week and placed into the body of Christ, at the moment of there salvation. We have to determine when the word church is used, which comes to us from the Koine Greek word, EKKLESIA, whether the reference is to the organism or the organization; the same word is used to explain both. Case and point, Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Col. 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Compared with the building, as a man made structure. Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. 1 Cor. 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. One can be a member of a church and still not be a member of “the” church and visa versa, and one doesn’t insure the other! Being a member of “the” church is the only one that counts after one takes their last breath. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Here is the EKKLESIA that counts! John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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