Bible Question:
I would appreciate some feedback to this question. And, I am asking you NOT to identify your denomination. How important is your specific church in your personal relationship with Jesus? Scale: 1 preferred, but not really 'needed' 10 extremely important - must have Comments are optional, but I would appreciate as many responses as people are willing to share. Thank you |
Bible Answer: 9 - While going to church and being a member of a particular doesn't save you, the aspects about going to church is extremely important. Going to Church has three primary purposes. 1) Worshipping God. God deserves our worship. True, worship can be done privately, as it should be done, but it should also be done with other believers. 2) Fellowship with other believers. True, you can fellowship with other christians without going to a church building, but being with other Christians automatically becomes a Church, because what is a CHurch, but a grouping of believers? 3) Teaching and learning God's word. While fellowship and worship can be effectively achieved in private, knowledge of God's word comes easier and better when in groups with other believers. In fact, it seem that nowdays the only place to get true, hard-core bible teaching is at a Bible college or seminary. That should not be the case. It should be the church and the home where believers should recieve a majority of their biblical knowledge. The colleges and seminaries should be where pastors and teachers learn how to teach, not learn what to teach. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |