Why does a persons' belief in God have to be confined inside a Church's walls?

Question

I'm not talking about Sunday service but if someone doesn't attend church but still believes aren't they still just as Christian?

Answer 1

I am a Christian but not part of an organized Church.

Answer 2

That is sort of like saying "If someone has a uniform in the closet, but doesn't wear it, doesn't work out, doesn't go to the base, doesn't own a gun, and never draws a paycheck, are they still in the Army?"

Or "Even if I don't play for the team, don't know anyone on the team, and have never even been to a game, am I one of the New England Patriots? I mean I watch them on TV sometimes! Why should my relationship with the Patriots be confined to inside a stadium walls?"


Part of being a Christian is being part of a Christian COMMUNITY. The community helps to hold you accountable, it helps you grown, it gives you support and opportunity for fellowhship and good works. How can you help your brother and/or be supported by your brother if you aren't part of a community?

Christianity isn't a philosophy, it is a religion. A philosophy is just a set of beliefs about how the universe is structured... a religion changes your life.

Lots of people believe in Christianity in the abstract sense... they way they believe in astronomy. I mean I know that Jupiter has lots of moons and the 4 largest are Io, Europa, Ganeymede and Callisto. But how does that change how I live my life? It's not about "belief" in God... at least not in that sense.

Being a Christian is not some sort of abstract belief about how the universe works and what happens after you die... it more like believing you are in love... it is a radical life changing belief that changes the way you see things and how you live your life on a very personal level.

If you aren't part of a Christian Comunity then you simply aren't doing that.

Being a Christian is about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ... how can you have a personal realtionship with someone if you have never been to their house and don't know any of their friends?

Answer 3

If you read the Bible you will see that from the time it was started, the Christian religion was organized with meeting places. In Hebrews chapter 10 verses 23-25 we are told not to neglect our meeting together. This is a protection for a Christian because at their meeting is where they were taught about God and what he requires of us. It is also where we get an exchange of encouragement by being with others who worship God as we do. It also says that when we meet together, God's spirit is there too, and we need God's spirit to help us develop the fruitage of the spirit (listed at Galatians 5:22, 23.

Answer 4

Of course they are! The thief on the cross next to Jesus was not in a Church when he accepted Christ-and many others became Christians outside of the walls of a Church. Church is for fellowship, guidance and accountability for the Christian just as a hospital is there to treat the ailments of those who suffer health problems.

Answer 5

As a Christian, one would want to follow Jesus' words to meet together in peace and unity for building one another up spiritually. He said where two or more are gathered, he was with them. The Psalmist in Psalms 133:1 said, "Look how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity."

There are of course exceptions to this, such as illness or confinement. Many are in prisons across the world for being followers of Christ. Like me, illness makes attending meetings almost impossible. My congregation recently added a phone link up so I can at least hear meetings. I am there in spirit if not body.

I suspect you are talking about being a Christian never attempting to meet with others? How would you grow spiritually? How would you build yourself up without help from your spiritual family? That is the purpose of the arrangement Jesus made for the congregation. Made up of individual families, they come together for spiritual food. This makes them strong in the truth of God.

Of course, you must make sure which place you go. There are many false Christian places. They serve only watered down spiritual baby food. The real milk and solid food is only available at a true Christian congregation following only the Bible's view of things with none of man's ideas interrupting.

Also, true Christianity is a way of life, not something you do on Sunday. Always keep in mind 1 Corinthians 10:31 to do all things for God's glory. So all of our lives must match our beliefs.

Answer 6

THe answer to that depends on who you ask. Alot of Christians are going to say yes. In my opinion (which means very little in the world), I say no. As long as you have accepted Jesus as your saviour A relationship with Christ is a daily journey, some days are good and some bad. I do go to church most sundays, but I learned most of what I felt was important from watching BIlly Graham shows on tv and from my dad. So, my answer is yes.

Answer 7

God commands us to not forsake assembling together.

We are risen together and made to sit together in heavenly placed in Christ Jesus.

You have brothers and sisters in Christ. You have a family.

You cannot experience the fullness of Christ without fellowship because you and I do not have all of the gifts...they are distributed as God wills.

You can believe and be saved but never have the full joy God desires for you nor can you completely glorify God nor can you be complete light without being in a Body. Jesus is the Head, we are the parts. You are important to this Truth and the fullness of your spirituality is dependent on the this Truth.

God bless you while you sort this out. Start by reading Ephesians and notice that all of the Scriopture is collective...look for these words....we, us, ourselves, together, you (plural), all, etc. I hope God gives you great revelation as you meditate on His Word and pray through this growing season.

agapefromnc

Answer 8

It doesn't the Holy Word clearly states that,in my favorite verse:

So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

and to answer your "detailed question "
Yes you can still be a good Christian without attending service.But,sunday service reminds us to pray and think about God,reminds us to ast ect.
Also,when you are in the huse of God with fellow Christians,it is much easier to comprehend.
"Two heads are better than one",imagine how many times better the priest's understanding must be.

Bless you and your loved ones

Answer 9

You dont have to go to curch or even be a member to be a good christian. However, most people have a need of other people also in this aspect. That means it can be easier for you to stay christian if you join a church. It is also the case that these other people with give you emotional support. And they have other experiences which they can share with you.

Answer 10

Who told you that? You still are a Christian if you believe Jesus was the Son of God or the Christ. I think anywhere you want to celebrate the Glory God is fine. God cannot be contained by any boundries built by man.