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: Mommapbs ... Makarios post caught my eye ....... As I was responding to him, I thought two things 1 - Most Christians do not understand "worship". They forget that is being prostrate before the Lord God, with the view that He has absolute rule over us. We even try to bring Him down to our level ... user friendly 2 - Some churches are becoming a "den of thieves". They want to make money, a profit ... or at least some leaders/ministries do. Where is their heart? ... Are they willing to go start a church with less people and funds or be part of a smaller church? What if God changed His call for them ... where He wants them ... would they move? To your post ... I think it is about the feeling. Searcher |