Does it say somewhere in the Bible that you should go to church every week?

Question

I know it says rest and pray on the seventh day, but what about going to a church?

Answer 1

No.
It does not, and it is not a fundamental requirement. So, all you non-freethinkers who think I have to, kindly shut up. You made me waste 2 hours a week, and I learned nothing. I am more Christian now that I have stopped attending church than when I attended.

Answer 2

The Christians already went to church before the Bible (New Testament, i e) was written. Going to church is inherent in the Christian Tradition, as taught by the Church. The Bible is not a simple "instruction book" about "how to be a Christian", but the Book the Church produced for reading at the weekly Church meetings.

So, no, the Bible doesn't clearly say "you should go to church every week", but the Church, that existed before the Bible, that produced the Bible, and that still has the authority to interprete the Bible, clearly says so.

Answer 3

The third commandment that was added into this question by an earlier user does in fact say keep the sabbath holy. It does not , however. establish that holiness come from attending a church that goes against the scriptures. Not many I have visited these days have followed or adhered to scripture.My Guess would be God wants you to reflect upon the miracles that God has granted you...not to attend the fall fashion hat show at your local community church.

Answer 4

There was no church at the time the bible was written. There was only the Jewish temple. Temple days are defined in the Old Testament. Those days you are reflected in the New Testament when Jesus is teaching at the temple.

Earlier today I mentioned that religion means community. St. Paul taught that followers of The Way, as Christians were originally called, should live together in communities. Worship together in communities. That was the beginning of religion.

Many Christians are banding together in such communities.

Answer 5

C P R,
The New Testament church has no such thing. Some congregation adopt one, but that's up to them.

The one thing that I can point to that might sup[port that actually has to do with giving to the church:
1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Answer 6

The point of going to church is to learn the Word and going on a regular,consistent will help you to learn and absorb it better because your understanding is still fresh. Just as a habit, when you do something often enough it becomes habit. You should get in the habit of learning the Word of God. Going to church helps with that.

Answer 7

Deuteronomy 12:5-8--
5 But YOU ARE TO SEEK THE HABITATION OF YOUR FATHER; THE HOUSE OF YAHWEH--the place which Yahweh your Father shall choose out of all your tribes to establish His Name--and THERE YOU MUST GO.
6 There you must bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes, and special gifts you have vowed to give, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks.
7 There, in front of Yahweh your Father, you and your families shall eat, and you shall rejoice in all that you have put your hand to do, because Yahweh your Father has blessed you.
8 YOU MUST NOT AT ALL DO AS WE ARE DOING HERE THIS DAY--EVERY MAN DOING WHATEVER IS RIGHT IN HIS OWN EYES.

I TIMOTHY 3:15
But if I am delayed, I write so that you may know the right and proper way to conduct yourself in THE HOUSE OF YAHWEH, who are the called out ones of the living Father, the pillar and ground of the truth.

...they used to speak long ago, saying: to receive an answer, ask at The House of Yahweh at Abilene; and that would settle a matter. - II Samuyl 20:18.

Eccl 1:9 That which has been is that which shall be; and that which has been done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.



http://www.yahweh.com/

Answer 8

No.You only need to serve God in your heart and let that spill out into your everday life.Whether it be at home,in the woods,or at a playground.The only thing going to church does is put you in contact with others who are suppose to be followers of Christ like you.But churches tend to only be a breeding ground for hypocrits and those seeking to whitewash there evil deeds.Also it is important to have people who you are accountable to,only you don't have to go to a certain building for that .

Answer 9

Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembly..."

1 Corinthians 16:2 "On the first day of the week, let each one of you..."

Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven..."

Answer 10

No. If you're gonna be going to church 'just for looks', well, it says NOT to do that. But the Bible DOES say that you need fellowship with other Christians, to help you grow in God.