How important is it to attend church?
I see a lot of people who say they don't have to go to church.
What do you think?
How important is it for a Christian to attend church regularly?
What do you think?
How important is it for a Christian to attend church regularly?
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Permalink Reply by TISHUVAH on -
The importance of attending “CHURCH”. Well many may point to the rabbi Sa’ul(Paul) in his exhortation for us not to forsake the assembly of ourselves with like minded believers(Hebrews 10:25). This goes without saying in a day we all could agree is approaching the Day of Jacobs Trouble/ the end of the days. We all need comfort and backup in our journey or race. The church can be that refuge in the LORD. That little bit of Heaven on Earth. That place where GOD’s Kingdom is.
I would like to propose the importance of not only attending church, be it in a community building set aside as a house of the LORD; or a persons home where two or more or gathered. I would like to underline the importance of presenting ourselves before the LORD. Both Jew and Non-Jew are given examples with the story of YOV/ Job (Job 1: 6 and 2:1) and the commandments in the 23rd chapter of Leviticus / V’YIKRAH. Now, yes we should do that daily in a personal way. It should also be noted that the new covenant believers met daily. So each of us would do well to begin, continue and not fall away from presenting ourselves unto the LORD in fellowship with HIM and in fellowship with other believers of like mind. That is the mind of Christ / MESSIAH, who will keep/guard them from the ways of this world’s thoughts.
Be Strong, Be Strong Be Strengthened in the LORD.
rav.
Proclaiming the Gospel of ADOANI!
@BEIT TISHUVAH
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Permalink Reply by Brian Archer on
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I heard an illustration once that really hit a nerve for me:
I Pastor one day went to visit an elderly member of his church. This elderly gentleman only attended at Christmas time, Easter, and a few other weeks out of the year. As they sat together in the living room, with the fire roaring, the Pastor got up and walked over to the fireplace. He took a pair of tongs from the rack, grabbed a hot amber from the fire and placed it by itself away from the flames. He then sat down. Without uttering a word, they both stared at that little amber. What was once hot and glowing slowly began to fade. It wasn't long until the fire in the amber went completely out. The pastor waited a strategic minute as they both studied the site before them. All of the ambers that remained together, still burned brightly. But the one off by itself was cold, dark, and alone.
The Pastor then got up and took the tongs, grabbed the cold little amber and returned it to the others. Almost immediately, the amber regained its light and its heat.
The Pastor sat back down. The elderly gentleman looked to the pastor and said, "Good sermon, Preacher!"
Long story short... In the world where we live, you can't hold onto your Christian witness if you try to do it alone. Trust me... I have tried!
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Permalink Reply by sherry on -
Its kinda like being married it just works better if you go home at night!!!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Fred Alberti on -
That was a great anology!
Thanks for sharing it!
Brian Archer said:I heard an illustration once that really hit a nerve for me:
I Pastor one day went to visit an elderly member of his church. This elderly gentleman only attended at Christmas time, Easter, and a few other weeks out of the year. As they sat together in the living room, with the fire roaring, the Pastor got up and walked over to the fireplace. He took a pair of tongs from the rack, grabbed a hot amber from the fire and placed it by itself away from the flames. He then sat down. Without uttering a word, they both stared at that little amber. What was once hot and glowing slowly began to fade. It wasn't long until the fire in the amber went completely out. The pastor waited a strategic minute as they both studied the site before them. All of the ambers that remained together, still burned brightly. But the one off by itself was cold, dark, and alone.
The Pastor then got up and took the tongs, grabbed the cold little amber and returned it to the others. Almost immediately, the amber regained its light and its heat.
The Pastor sat back down. The elderly gentleman looked to the pastor and said, "Good sermon, Preacher!"
Long story short... In the world where we live, you can't hold onto your Christian witness if you try to do it alone. Trust me... I have tried!
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Permalink Reply by Crimson Pulse on -
Here are a couple things to consider.
Shortly after God had set His people free from the bondage of Egypt he commanded them to gather at different times throughout the year. A day of rest (the sabbath) was commanded regardless of these festivals or times of corporate worship (sacrifice). After Pentecost the believers gathered everyday, sharing everything they had... and there were no needs amoung them.
I have never read in the Bible where church attendance or a sunday morning worship service was a requirement. Yet, how many of us know people that feel completely justified in their spiritual position because they do attend a church regularly. Moreover, they are not a burning ember in or out of the fire.
What of the missionary walking the mountains of Tibet? Will his fire go out because he has not yet built a church to feed on? Or are there still Jeremiahs in the world that THE WORD OF GOD is still shut up in their bones like a fire that they can not hold it in.
So here is a new question: Have we confused church attendance, the sabbath (a Holy day of rest), true fellowship, real outreach, ministry to each other (the body of Christ) and worshipping God in spirit and in truth?
Isn't it ironic how we try to squeeze all of this into a 2-3 hr period every week and say, "well, I went to church, so I am OK with God for another week". Don't take me the wrong way, I love attending church, Sunday school, bible studies, fellowships, small groups, music practice, street ministry, Christian concerts and most other gatherings of believers. But sometimes you just can't do all of it or even any of it. We all have different circumstances.
Have you ever thought about only going to church on the old testament festival schedule? Would your fire stay kindled? Or how about going to chruch everyday and selling everything you had, to give it to the church - just like the believers after Pentecost? Have you asked yourself - "where did the custom of Sunday church come from?"
Just some food for thought, given in love. When you understand your convictions they grow stronger.
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Permalink Reply by Esther Muthoni on -
Follow your heart,do not do what others do. I believe it is important to go to church regularly because faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God.Fellowship with other believers, meet new friends and encourage each other in the Lord. You have a word that someone who is heart broken would like to hear.
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Permalink Reply by Frances on -
My thoughts are from the perspective of someone who has both attended church regularly and then stayed away from church for extended periods of time. When I did NOT attend regularly to fellowship and worship God with other believers, I could tell the difference in my day to day life. Life was harder. When I attend regularly to fellowship and worship God with other believers, I feel more firmly planted and grounded in Him. I know this is a simplified view but it is, like I said, an honest perspective from someone who has done it both ways. Even in all of our humanness whereby we can attend church for all the wrong reasons, get too "busy" at church to the point that we miss the forest for the trees, and focus too much on all the problems that can go on within church families; God uses our mistakes and the mistakes of those around us to teach us and grow us spiritually. I think that even though attending church to worship and fellowship may not always be a perfect experience, He uses it to teach us how to love each other unconditionally if we'll let Him and how to worship and honor Him and how to reach out to others and introduce them to His love, mercy and grace.
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Permalink Reply by Laurette Williams on -
It is very important.
Heb 10:25 clearly states in the NIV, " Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
As Christians, we live in a world that rejects us much in the same way it rejected, and still rejects Jesus.
Coming together at weekly services gives us a chance to be with like-minded people to encourage and remind us of our place in this world.
It is in the confines of church we get the Rhema word we need to make until mid-week service as well as next weeks' service. A word that can cause change within, not only our lives, but the lives of those we encounter.
In many ways, attending weekly services is a lot like being in the military...it's the place we meet to get our "marching orders" (I am on the battle field for my Lord...)
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Permalink Reply by Cypraea on
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Going to church is part of Christian Life - I've been years without attending regulary because of my job and I must say that I was missing one of the most important things for my spiritual growth... and for others as well!
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Permalink Reply by C.D. on -
I think we need more than online fellowship and education. I think we need Christian relationships.
Iron sharpens iron. I got very hurt in the past at a church. We were all learning. It is forgiven. But I went from one church to another, concerned about commiting to a church again. I had online fellowship and aquaintances, but it just was not enough. We need relationships to help us grow. It means risk.
I prayed and The Lord Jesus led me by His Holy Spirit to a congregation where I now attend. I am getting to know the people there and hoping to form lifelong friendships. I feel welcome and encouraged. Relationships take time, work and commitment. I am willing to do my part and trust Jesus to help me to do so. But I only want the friends God wants me to have. Caution in friendship is important. A lesson I had to learn.
Going to church is reaching out for Godly relationships, with God and others. I think it is worth the risk!
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Permalink Reply by peacebethine on -
I love going to church and I need the accountability from people who attend to keep me on my toes. It reminds me of the coals in the fire. While the coals are all together in the fire they are ok but if one falls into the fireplace it soon loses its heat and dies ( goes out ) I beleive we need each other, we need fellowship. For me personally going to church is like meeting with my family too ( apart from meeting with God of course ) and an important part of my life.
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Permalink Reply by peacebethine on
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peacebethine said:I love going to church and I need the accountability from people who attend to keep me on my toes. It reminds me of the coals in the fire. While the coals are all together in the fire they are ok but if one falls into the fireplace it soon loses its heat and dies ( goes out ) I beleive we need each other, we need fellowship. For me personally going to church is like meeting with my family too ( apart from meeting with God of course ) and an important part of my life.
oops am sorry i just found out how to read the other entries and realised Brian said the same thing but much better than i did...sorry
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