Or can I just believe and pray where ever I am, and never go to church or belong to any faith?
2007-09-21 16:50:23 · 19 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know.
The evidence I have seen has steered me away from all organized religions though. Trust only in God and no person will lead you from your true path.
2007-09-21 17:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by U Betcha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Salvation does not come from going to Church, but by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. But I do suggest going to a Church so that you can live a victorious life and you can grow Spiritually. Otherwise, you may grow lukewarm and lose your salvation. We know that we have passed from death unto life when we have a love for the Brethren. If you do not love your Brothers, then the Spirit of God does not abide in you.
2007-09-21 23:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find salvation, eternal life, or a connection with god by just believing in a divine being. All gods in the end are really the same thing. The only thing that differs in religions is how you worship, not what you worship. So if you want to call your god bubba and set up an alter with toothbrushes on the back of your toilet, have at it! Spirit will appreciate the gesture (and maybe find a spot of humor in it as well). You also don't need a priest to talk to God for you, or to forgive you for your sins in God's place. Talk to Spirit yourself, you're fully capable.
2007-09-21 23:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by Outlawed Spirit 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Salvation come from God, if you believe in Him, and work according to His will you will grant enternal life.
Attend chruch is part of the living lesson. No one can build a church alone. Bible also state we need a church to move together, fellowship is the keyword. The greatest commendment in the bible mentioned, "LOVE ONE ANOTHER" which mean you need to be with your brothers and sisters (church)
2007-09-21 23:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by †ѕαи∂y† 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get Saved right now where ever you are. All you have to do is ask Jesus to come into your heart and save you. However, you can not be discipled and grow as a Christian without going to a Church that preaches out of the Bible. You will stay a baby Christian forever.
2007-09-21 23:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can only find salvation in Jesus.
Going to church does not make you a Christian any more then going to a garage makes you a car. However. If you are a car then a garage is a nice thing to have.
2007-09-21 23:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Salvation is something you work out with fear and trembling....
That is epeatance and your life beyond too the end< he that endures too the end shall be saved,then shall eternal life be.
Churches might teach you that you can find eternal life though them or tell you you are saved but they can't work it out for you,and this isn't the end.
you can believe,pray anywhere you are,best in the closet,you can have Faith,but chruch is best for fellowship and family.
2007-09-22 00:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by loyal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can believe and stay home. But the church is suppose to be a place to help keep you strong in the faith, and to defeat the devil when he comes around with temptation.
2007-09-22 00:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God says that "Thy shall not forsake the assembly" I think that He meant for us to go to church because it makes keeping your faith intact and worshiping easier and more fruitful than trying to go it alone. He also states that "where two or more are gathered in my name there I am in the midst of them"
That's not to say that God is not in your presence when you are alone, because "surely goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life" God is with you each and every moment.
All you need to do is to say a prayer of invitation and ask God to come into your heart and truly mean it and He will answer you with a resounding YES
2007-09-21 23:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by ¤¤Je§§ica¤¤ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greetings,
If only we believe in The Word of God,The Bible.We will be saved.We have to pray to God,ask him into our lives. Confess that Jesus is the Son of God and accept him into our lives. We have to attend mass at least once a week and that is on Sunday,So that we may remind ourselves that Jesus died for us,we who our sinners.Taking part in the mass,is also good as we pray to God as one Family praying to One God,who reigns from heaven,and looks on each one of us.
Peace Be With you.
2007-09-22 01:00:09 · answer #10 · answered by Nick Carter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋