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Aug 26, 2021 · We belong to them and they belong to us—and we need each other. The Bible says, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). Ask God to lead you to a church where Christ is preached and taught, and where people are seeking to live for Him.
- Church Hurt Isn't New
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- Church Hurt Isn't New
What does the BIBLE say about the idea of attending church? Answering the question “why should I go to church?” from a BIBLICAL perspective. 8 reasons that the BIBLE gives for why believers in Jesus should go to church.
- Rhonda Stoppe
- To Hear the Preaching of the Word. If the word of God is quick, powerful, and sharper than a sword (Hebrews 4:12), then hearing the preaching of Scripture is vital to your spiritual well-being.
- To Participate in Corporate Worship. Worshiping God alone is wonderful, but nothing can replace the beauty of coming together corporately to worship Him with others who also have His Spirit in them through the redeeming work of salvation.
- Because Iron Sharpens Iron. That is what Proverbs 27:17 tells us. Meeting regularly with other believers is a source of encouragement and strength. But know this: when iron rubs against iron, not only does it become sharper, it also causes sparks!
- To Exercise Your Gift. From preaching to encouraging, hospitality to administration, God equips His children with gifts to serve Christ. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12:6).
- Because you need the regular support and encouragement of Christian fellowship. The Christian life is not designed to be lived in isolation, and those who try it that way are likely to crash!
- Because fellowship provided by Christian friends is no substitute for belonging to a church. You choose your friends because their ideas and style are similar to your own, God puts different people in a congregation so they can learn from each other.
- Because gifts can only rightly be used by someone who is a member of a congregation. Gifts are primarily for the congregation, not for the individual and are rightly used to build up the church.
- Because God’s basic unit is the church, not the individual. The story of the Bible is that of God making, shaping and refining his people, beginning with Abraham.
Jan 8, 2023 · That is, why should I attend the particular church community in which I find myself? As you may have already guessed, this question is not on my mind arbitrarily. My wife and I are in the process of changing locales and communities.
Oct 28, 2017 · Here are five reasons for gathering with believers this weekend. 1. To remind each other who and whose we are. In a world offering a multiplicity of viewpoints, there is one place that people can find truth (John 8:26). The church is a lighthouse in an ethical fog (Matthew 5:14–16).
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Why Going to Church is Good for You. Regular church attendance provides physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits. Studies have shown that people who believe in God have healthier lives. I believe that’s because we were created for worship (Isaiah 41:21). But here are some more reasons why you should go to church. 1.
