My entire family doesn't believe in god, my grandma believes in buddah, and there are few churches in shanghai(china)
2007-01-05 20:23:04 · 28 answers · asked by laladingdong 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes! Some people are house-bound for whatever reasons or whatever... Remember how some of the apostles spent their time? And when they were going thru certain missionary work they were unable to fellowship. God is our judge. He knows our circumstances & our heart while we may not be able to fellowship with other believers because of the reasons that He knows. God Bless! Keep in the Lord's Word & in fellowship/prayer with Him. (Also there are other ways to fellowship with other believers besides a church.) I'd encourage you, though, if you are able, to seek out a bible-based, Holy Spirit led church. Whatever they are teaching, check with the Word & let the Holy Spirit guide you!
2007-01-05 20:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by Nocine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A church does not mean for the physical building itself. A church also considered the congregation, the people, or yourself. You can still be a christian without going to church but consider this example a group of woods being put into flame will bring more fire and try to remove and separate one wood from the bunch of woods burning, will its own fire continue to flame?
Fellowshipping to other believers keeps the fire burning. Makes you more alive and strong in faith for the inspiration you will gain from other believers.
2007-01-06 04:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by Alfredo S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The bible says not to forsake gathering with like believers it doesn't say anything about buildings and if there are no like believers then you will just have to pray. But it is not a sin not to go to church. It is for our own edification that we are encouraged to gather together. I hope you have someone you can worship with and learn about the Lord with as it will be a blessing to you.
You can email me if you just need fellowship with another believer. I am up late tonight as I had a head ache and napped it away but I will answer you anyway as soon as I read it. When you write I will give you my email so you don't have to go through answers.
I would really be interested in hearing about your life there and happy to share with you about mine.
God bless you.
2007-01-06 04:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by bess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can still be a Christian if you do not attend a church. All you need is belief in the savior and a repentant heart.
The Bible tells us not to forsake the gathering of ourselves together, however, so if a church is available, you should go, but you will not be condemned if there is no opportunity.
Read your Bible, study, pray, mediate, and find other like-minded souls where you can meet and fellowship with them.
2007-01-06 04:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can be, but church helps you to grow spiritually and understand things you yourself couldn't explain! If you go to church now and then, it's fine! Just so that you can get an idea of how you are to be a Christian! What I mean to say is, is that you'd need to go to church at least more than once!
2007-01-06 04:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian ( in Australia) who has only been to churches for weddings as there are Christians who don't live any where near churches.
( I use a Book)
I believe it is all around us and within, and you can find God any flavour you like.
2007-01-06 04:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by spacəmɐn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can be a Christian without going to church. As long as you believe and pray. Just worship God and read your Bible.
2007-01-06 04:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by AnswersGuru 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can. But there is something missing. You are always worshiping God alone. Try to help the rest of your family members to come to Christ. First how did you embrace Christianity? Seek God to get help to bring other to Christ then you can have a small gathering of two to three persons. Then you can have a congregation where Jesus promised if two or three meet together to worship God, Jesus will be in the midst. I am sure. your zeal to worship God even with you alone will succeed in bringing others to HIM.
2007-01-06 04:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ptuan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can still be a Christian without going to church. Just read the Bible.
2007-01-06 04:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by nazzsarahedd 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you still can be a Chrisitian....though in the Bible God does tell us why he commands us to be a part of a church...for the fellowship...but you still can fellowship without a formal ceremony. What God cares about is your motives....where your heart is...not just your actions....
Don't be a Pharasise.....read the Bible....God gives perfect advice.
2007-01-06 04:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by mailjunkie123 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋