Today I began to look for scripture that would talk to me. As I searched the scriptures I come across import reasons that Christians should attend church. God instructed us to praise him, worship him in the congregation, build a place of worship, and have certain men over the church.
The scriptures came so easily and quickly that I felt the need to share them to others. First of all, attending church services is important but for those that cannot attend due to sickness, having to work, no transportation, etc… is completely understandable. There are some great preaching sermons online. Look for those that speak truth, not just what you want to hear.
The church is not only a building of God but is the community of believers in Christ. God wants us to have fellowship with other believers. It helps us to stay focused on what we should do. Jesus gave his life for the church. Acts 20:28 said that he purchase the church with his own blood. This shows how much Jesus cared for the church. By going to church it feeds our spiritual needs instead of our fleshly needs. 1 Corinthians 2:13 says, “Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” Our fellowship should not only be with God but other believers. “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ,” 1 John 1:3. When Jesus left his disciples on the earth, they continued with fellowship and breaking bread —eating together (Acts 2:42).
When we attend a Bible believing church, we have fellowship with other believers which can encourage and instruct us about Christ. Especially if you are a new believer in Christ, you need to go to church and be taught about Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:14,15 that we can learn about God by listening to a preacher. “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?
Please watch this video on the importance of church. It lays out the scripture given to me yesterday. I learned a few things myself that I stand in awe at what the men of God, who wrote the Bible, inspired ny the Holy Spirit, was able to show us. The video lesson is part of a new believer discipleship class.
Video: Importance of Attending Church Worship.https://youtu.be/vhtqCJmUdFE?si=TgqoTFKjG4_68oOd