Bible Question:
I have noticed that many churches across America have (to me anyway) no semblence of a house of worship. I'm told that they are intentionally designed this way so that "unchurched" people will not feel threatened when they walk in. We have music that blasts as loud as rock concerts, drums, guitars, lights and sound sytems to rival any concert hall, comfortable seats, ample parking, and even food courts(!) It's all in the packaging, so I'm told . . . our job is to get 'em in the door, make 'em feel welcome and "at home" so that they can "hear the Gospel" and the Holy Spirit will do the rest. Is this meeting the needs of the world or "conforming" to the world? Is this necessary to reach the world with the Gospel? |
Bible Answer: I encourage you to keep looking and you'll find a group of christians following the Bible (NT) as closely as possible. I know I have and I've been around the world. Just got to persevere but be open minded. Keep studying God's word. Also, remember during this dispensation with Christ as the head, God doesn't want to see a "church building" made by man. The church must come from within. In other words, if you're a christian, you are the church. Your mission (or part of it) is to find others like you that just want to follow God's word and nothing else. You might even have to start up your own congregation like my wife and I did overseas. We had a few minor problems but overall, it was great. May God bless you in your search. Don't forget to keep praying for His guidance. |