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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. |
Subject: Why church? |
Bible Note: Hey Biblesearcher, actually this is a good question and comes up alot. Agree with Emmaus response, but will add that as a christian who grew up in a demonation that mixed church attendance somewhat with salvation (i.e. punching the the heavenly timecard on Sunday), I know the perception is that going to church is what saves you (at least for some people). I frequently get comments from non-(church) attending folks who say 'I don't have to go to Church to be a christian'. My reply is usually the same 'you are right, church attendance does not save you, and technically you can be saved and go to heaven without ever entering a church building. HOWEVER, I take this approach- the church is an ASSET available to the believer that is too good to pass up! Also, if one way of describing a Christian is one who has placed Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives and number one in the priority list, then we must ask the question, what does God want me to do on Sunday? I find it hard pressed to conclude that God would have me stay at home. Again, I think He wants to take advantage of the asset church provides- hearing God's word preached, fellowship and family of other believers, supporting, encouraging and ministering to each other. This is not to say we have to feel guilty or can't miss a Sunday from time to time if circumstances arise. Also, some folks have had bad experiences at certain churchs or personal conflicts, and it is very important to find a church where one feels comfortable that is also biblically based. We are blessed to have so many options in the US in terms of availability of many good churchs. Long story short, Must We? Not required for salvation, BUT, safe to say it's God will that we worship somewhere on a regular basis. |