2006-10-01 07:42:31 · 14 answers · asked by 4d4mag@sbcglobal.net 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-10-01 07:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Acts chapter two the last verse we are told Jesus Christ the second member of The Godhead said HE added daily TO THE CHURCH those who should be saved. Not being a member of the church is like saying I am a member of the ball team but must I play. Hay try visiting a Seventh Day Adventist Church in your area, and take a free bible course www.itiswritten.com God bless as you seek Him because He promises you WILL find Him.
2006-10-01 07:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by wgr88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be an obedient servant with out going to church. We as Christians are required to come together in Christ. That way we can give God the glory as a group and still be individuals. All of have an individual part, but yet Jesus brings us together as one. By going to a Biblical based church you can also learn, share, grow and find God's strength, power, peace and love in others. Plus you are able to share your gifts with others that are followers in Christ. God has so many things to offer us. We just have to be willing to accept them. You also have to remember that a church is far more than a building. It is the assembly of God's people coming together as ONE.
2006-10-01 08:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by is4031_us 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Some people don't have the option of going to church--being detained in prisons where they are not permitted access to church, for example. Or being held hostage. Paul of Tarsus remained a Christian while in prison, for example.
That said, it is a good idea to seek a church, because a body of the faithful can encourage, guide, and rebuke others; pool their resources in order to accomplish things of God on earth; and worship in the spirit together.
2006-10-01 07:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I don't go to church as much as I should. That doesn't mean I don't love God...I will ALWAYS love God whether I'm at home or in a church. Church is a place for fellowship, too. We could all use that...
2006-10-01 07:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Milkaholic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. it is possible. But only if circumstances are so. Achristian goes to church not to find God in the ediface of the church but to worship the living God with other brothers and sisters of his faith and belief.
Christianity is all about one-ness. Oneness in the understanding of God, Faith, people, ideals, virtues and onness in everything.
So any congregation of Christian believers, whether they be Catholics or Protestants constitutes a body of Christ and can be called a church.
The Early christians ment in peoples homes to pray and woship God...
2006-10-01 07:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by DAM MAD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, since Christianity is not about the things we do, eat, or drink (Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 14:17). But it is a means that God has provided for our good! There have been good Christians throughout history who have not gone to a local church (i.e., A.W. Pink) but I believe they have missed out on one of God's instruments of blessing in their life.
In church, we get special time set aside soley for the worship of God. A time to be rekindled in our fire for God, by fellowshipping with His people, and hearing the word preached, in angles that you might not ordinarily see in personal devotions.
The writer of Hebrews tells us that it is a means of stirring one another to love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10:24-25
"And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
David rejoiced at the opportunity to worship God in His temple.
Psalm 122:1
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord."
Psalm 84:10
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
While we are required to set aside one day in seven to rest and remember the Lord, (Hebrews 4:9) going to His house is not an obligation. But why would you want to miss out God's blessing that can be obtained there?
Hope this helps!
Booyakasha!
2006-10-01 07:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by Reasoner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, going to church is not a command given by god it just a way to deepen and understand your faith. If you don't go to church you should still have fellowship with other christians though
2006-10-01 07:47:29 · answer #8 · answered by lord_is_love777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Apostle Paul said we have to be all things to all people.
Personally, I know many have a bad attitude about religion. So we can't always reach them talking about God and Jesus. Sometimes, we just have to make sense.
We can work through writing, entertainment, community
organizations.
2006-10-01 07:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is good to fellowship with other believers...for additional strength, comfort, knowledge, teaching, etc.
The true Church is the believers in Christ themselves.
2006-10-01 07:51:38 · answer #10 · answered by JohnC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-01 07:47:08 · answer #11 · answered by Ravenhawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋