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: "many churches across Amer. have no resemblelance of a house of worship" What does a house of worship supposed to look like? Actually we "are" the house. It is just our preconceived ideas that cause us to think the way we do. I say that if souls are being saved and lives are being changed....bring on the band, the lights, and the comfortable chairs, etc. Larry...... |