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NASB | 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ's return] approaching. |
Bible Question:
I have a really old friend (even though I am changing the identity) and they no longer go to church because they are old and are making sure they dont get hurt because he or she is fragile. However, as a christian, he or she listens to christian radio and watches christian stations where he or she feels fed. That person tithes to the ministries they support and listen and watch. Now, the bible says something about not forsaking the gathering of the brethren, therefore, should he or she still go to a physical church? My second question, having nothing to do with age, is it biblical for one to be a christian and only watch tv or listen to radio to preachers and yet not go to church...could that be considered churh?-even though the bible says not to forsake the gathering of the brethren. Now, for both of these questions I have thought to search Pauls relationship with those he was distant from and communicated via letters. Also, maybe there are old testament examples where prophets communicated via letters ie. from Babylon to Jerusalem or vise versa. These were some ideas I had and I am going to find out what the answer is. Also, the Psalms speaks of the unity of brethren and how its like the oil flowing down Aarons beard..and so it is very biblical...but can one still not come into assembly and yet still be considered going to church? |
Bible Answer: Quizzy, Heb 10:25 is pretty clear. Also, consider the meaning of the word "church." It is actually the greek word that means assembly. For christian to just choose not to be involved in a church because they don't want to is sinful. Also it is a major red flag that they may not be saved. According to first john love of the brethren is a major sign of salvation or lack of salvation. However, you are speaking of one legitimate exception. If a person is physically so old or sick or injured that they are literally incapable, and they literally have no choice, then they are what we call "shut-ins." That's just the term my denomination has for them. These are people who should not be rebuked for not being there, but rather they call for extra care and attention. The church they are a member of should be doing something in whatever way to make them feel included in the life of the body of Christ. In Christ, Beja |
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