@@CatholicTruth101 100% wrong. The building is a building. When two or more come together in the name of Christ…we the body, are the church. Church can be in a building or out in the woods, hundreds of miles from any building. Seeing a building as the church is simply idolatry.
@@GenuineAltruist No, you’re the one whose wrong. *1 Corinthians 14:34* “Women should remain silent *in* the churches…” Paul is clearly using the preposition in to denote that the church is a physical place.
This is quite misleading because most people associate church as an organization with a certain kind of structure, etc. You spoke of gathering and fellowship. I haven't been to a "church service" in many years. I have regularly met with a couple of small groups of people where we have worshipped, studied, prayed for one another and eaten meals together. I have grown far more during this time than any other time in 50 plus years of "going to church". In America it seems that the vast majority of "churches", cannot operate in or by the Holy Spirit because their programs, agendas, structures and practices make it nearly impossible. Church in America has become a spectator experience rather than an every member participative experience. The shutting down of face to face gathering of churches has probably advanced the true church greatly.
Yes, yes, yes this is called the falling away and it gets even deeper, this pandemic at this time when we can understand Matthew 24:15 and 1st Peter 4:17 and 1st Thesalonions 2:3-4 and more, and see what's going on.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes. Amen, to the truth. I just left a post stating how these places has become the cage of every unclean clean bird. We do not have to subject ourselves to that. Especially, when we are fighting for souls and coming from unclean places ourselves. These church services are traps. Not all, but most.
Well I have been in church all my life I was baptized @13 I am now 71 i was allowed to have bible study in my home years ago my health hasn’t been all that good so I’m home praying and worshiping God at home I also watch min I enjoy on line and read my bible we are the bride of Christ not a building God knows my heart and that’s all that matters it is well with my soul 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Amen
When a group of saints gets together to praise God, study His word, and to build each other up, the Bible calls them a church. However, each one of us becomes part of the church as we are placed into the Body of Christ.
This is exactly what I say to people who tell me their church is the church that was built by Christ. I’m like 🤦🏾♀️ the apostles did not have a set place of meeting to spread the good news and worship. I wish people would understand this.
Or, we can quote Romans 10:14 "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?"
@@sisterrose6836 every born again Christian should know about salvation in Jesus Christ, you can bring a sinner to Jesus Christ that make you a preacher .
@@jenthomas345 not true. God draws people to him. We cannot. Each one of us is not a preacher. We worship God in Spirit and truth. Thru or life, we show the light of God . we represent God. We have answers when asked but we are not curbside preachers
I been in church 40 years living a Sunday to Sunday sermon Now God has called me to study and show myself approved Because being in church all my life I wasn't taught the truth as a lot of us wasn't but I'm sorry but I'm not setting foot in another Luke warm church that celebrates pagan holidays And preach money every Sunday and call $100 pray lines. There are too many churches that are failling the body of Christ because they want to partake in what the world does And they accept things as the world does. At this point I am being obedient to God... now when God leads me to a church that teaches The Bible the right way and worships in spirit and in truth then I will be there Till then I enjoyed studying for myself As I draw strength in the lord from that and I'm getting me and my family prepared for what's to come And listening to powerful men such as this man of God. I've never heard things being taught the way this Chosen man of God teaches. But to each his own we all have Our individual walk with the father And I choose to walk in obedience.
I find that sad. I Have been in Christ since 2003. I have been in churches that preach the truth. There are churches that teach the truth. Instead of charging the church as a whole with "lukewarmness", we must look to ourselves as why we stay and why the lukewarm church was enough. Was my church glamorous or 5031c? No. But the truth was told.
My friend, I'd like to share with that God is separating the true believers out of the corporate churches, [ parable of the wheat and tares] because believe or not the judgement process has begun there, please read Matthew 24:15, 1st Peter 4:17, and 2nd Thesalonions 2:2-3-4. Your discomfort with the churches is valid, they have gone there own way, and God has given them up, but for the true believers scattered around the world, may God bless you and your family.
@@ertfgghhhh And that's all I've ever wanted bro was the truth don't try to sell me a dream and don't try to add your own interpretation just give me the truth for that's what sets us free But I'm glad I have a personal relationship with the father and I am more obedient to him and that word more than ever now. And when you have made it your destiny to worship him in spirit and in truth let me say that once again and in truth then You are winning in this spiritual warfare. And please don't think I've ever tried to find fault in the church rather than find fault in myself because it started with me 1st but once you start to walk in his glory and you start to hear his voice Hallelujah.... I have nothing else to say cause I'm just full of joy
We as Christian are easy to going to church and not study ourselves.pastors are just one teacher but the holy Spirit is THE teacher.let not just depend on man
Same here! I do believe that fellowship with other believers is required and necessary as a Christian. However, the act of "going to church," at least in America, is nothing but ritualistic gathering with very little actual fellowship. Not to mention, over the past 8 years my family and I went to many different churches and as of this time last year have stopped going to any church because all of the one's we went to (7 different churches with different denominations) practice things in the church that are in direct contradiction to scripture. For example, celebrating the pagan holidays "for Jesus" or in the name of Jesus (out of tradition) when God said not to worship Him the way the pagans worship their gods. While doing this, they forsake the Biblical Feasts days because they "are Jewish traditions." The churches we went to either preached false doctrines or have lukewarm preaching that omits repentance. If God leads us to a biblically sound church, we will happily attend with joy! Until then, we only have our bibles, each other, and the few men of God who preach and teach, and women of God who teach, sound doctrine on RUclips and social media.
I totally understand but I am ordained minister for 12 plus years I've had the worst experience with born again believers the treatment was terrible the bickering back biting back stabbing. I haven't stepped foot inside of a building in well over five years and have no desire to false Doctrine being taught its heart breaking. But I do however meet with a group of men and we study viciously God's word but know I truly appreciate hoe you exegete the scriptures salute.
Me and my husband study together, bc we're handicapped. We study online with our church members every Shabbat. I've felt no shame, bc The bible also says where two or three gather in His name He will Be a God in the midst.
In context, the letter to the Hebrews was written to the Hebrews. Many of which, did not believe that Jesus was/is the Messiah, and who were probably forsaking assembling together as a group to worship the Lord Jesus, in order to assemble in the synagogues where many Hebrews did not believe that Jesus was Messiah. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ. 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia [Revelation 1-2] greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. Colossians 4:15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. 1 Timothy 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Philemon 1:2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
I currently do not have a church home and the reason being is that it is difficult to find a church that focuses on Jesus Christ and teaching the Word of God instead of focusing on worldly success, emotional highs and the version of "Jesus" that meets the pastor's agenda. I know that corporate fellowship is important but what do we do when sound biblical teaching is not available except online? I currently attend John MacArthur's church service online. There is a real famine of bible-based churches out here. What are we supposed to do?
@lex ora you never read where I said anything about hate. What's your purpose for even being on this Christian channel? Christian and catholic don't share the same gospel.
Christians are not required to go to church. They are required to come to Jesus. That new version of your Bible forgot to mention that we are to assemble ourselves with other believers. Your new version took that out. When it says believers not just people that say they believe on Jesus, but they that live and strive for him daily. These churches are filled with devils and his worship. Wolves, thieves, backbitter and every unclean bird. We do not have to submit to that, .nor we have to be subjected to that. The Lord said for us to work out our own soul salvation. When Jesus comes he will send his angels to the four corners to collect his people that have been scattered. You cant explain the truth away from me.
The LORD is talking about the True Christians. A meeting place that men calls the church is not the church. It is made up of brick and mortar. The LORD did say do not forget the assemble yourselves together. But He is talking about The True Christians. And just because a person attends these meeting places doesn't mean he or she are a Christian ? Like The Apostle Paul wrote in his Epistles that The Church is not built with men's hands or The church is not built upon the things which do appear. Because even Jesus Christ that men will come eating and drinking and rises up to play ? And also Jesus Christ says that men shall draw nigh unto me with there mouth , and Shall Honor Him with there Lips , but there Hearts are still Far from Him. And there so called Worship are going up in vain. But men loves there Customs and Traditions thinking that will get them closer to God ? Because God knows everyone Hearts and minds and you can't fool Him.
Yes, and the gathering of ourselves are the true believers scattered throughout the world outside of the corporate churches, as we read in Hebrews 10:25. You see the two witnesses in Revelation 11:4, represent the gospel going out during the churchage but in Revelation 11;7 they are killed, meaning Christ is done using the churches and had loosed satan to prepare this world for judgement. Read Matthew 24:15, 1st Peter 4:17, 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-4.
Brother, I enjoy your work 👍🏼 Paul wouldn’t have appointed overseers and elders if he didn’t plan for us to have some form of local gathering with oversight. Keep preaching the Word brother 🙂✝️
I needed to see this. I'm a shy, introverted person and get really anxious about social situations, but I feel it's time for me to go to church. I want to know what it's like to worship God with other people who love God. I'm just nervous about possible drama..or small talk.😬
I haven't been to Church in quite a while, because I do not have a manual Wheelchair yet. I only have a Power Chair. However, I love going to Church. Once I "step" into those Doors, it's like a whole other feeling and there's none quite like it that I have ever felt before. I am determined to go back!
I love going to church so much but I'm so scared that almost all the churches over here is full of the prosperity and feel good gospel. It's so hard over here to locate a church that preaches the true gospel of Jesus christ but I'm praying one day I find one.
Not to be in the mist of devils, you dont gather with them. Only the true believers that are all on one accord with each other. The unbelievers have infatrated the buildings where true believers started out in. It does not matter where the true believers gather. They most likely avoid buildings where unbelievers go.
Jesus taught unbelievers, even his disciples. It took them to realize and believe in God until the day he died on the cross. Jesus as well said that him and his Angels are more joyful when a unbeliever turn to him. Don’t leave them out but pray for them and teach who the true God is. Then let them know that you’re not perfect and God love you and them. Jesus taught people who didn’t believe in him and did miracles and then they believed in him and then went out and taught the lost.
@@rezaeaforoutan8914 sure i am not against that. Once a person become a believer,they are added to the church. Believers come together to learn more and more of christ jesus so they can witness the truth to unbelievers. You can't teach them anything unless you have learned. Just like a school teacher teaching a first grade class. Teaching what you know and what they do not know.
Charles Rogers.. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. Please read Luke 5:31. There are unbelievers who will burn in hell because they will listen to you, and think that they should not enter a church building until they are saved beforehand. The church is a hospital, and its doors should be opened to all, inviting them to receive the free gift of salvation. Don't be a Pharisee..
2 CORINTHIANS: 6: 14-- Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with un righteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness. //You are of the darkness, havinng no wisdom, knowledge, or understanding.
If it's required then why are churches so divided by race and doctrines. Biblical church should be a model of the early church in Acts. It's should be Believers in the same community gathering to pray, worship and help one another in the community. It's should not be about waking up on Sunday and driving way across town because I like this pastor or popularity. Most of us don't even love much less speak to our neighbors as we should yet go to a building and think we serving God because we show up. Sunday is the most divided day in Christianity.
Well for starters who appointed Sunday as the day of worship, it sure wasn't the Lord, it's sun god worship the Roman Catholic church started this, we were told to keep the Sabbath and recognize it and keep it holy.
Sometimes it is live. It says for us to gather together. You can do that in the chat. When you go to church, some people won't even talk to you. You can sing together and laugh and joke in the chat. You also listen to the word together, online. People are also praying for each other on line.
@@smartchristians Nothing wrong with family getting together in a building, for sure, but 99% of the time we’re actually going to temple - just like any other religion - not simply a building big enough to house us all.
The Church of today doesn’t model the same church that Apostle Paul established. The church then had one purse and distributed to the poor, and all those that were called were held to a standard. There was a strong bond, and they dealt with the ppl of that congregation in an orderly fashion: Lifestyle had to model obedience to the word of God or you were cast out as an infidel or a rebellious person. Now, ANYTHING GOES! A Babe can go to church and learn just how to be lukewarm. So much ungodly influences is IN THE CHURCH!!! (Most, not all) So much heresy being taught and occult’s being built and barely any accountability required. TBH I don’t encourage ppl to go church, I first tell them to have a relationship with Christ (First and Foremost) and let the HolyGhost lead them, but I do suggest that they find other Believers to assemble with. ( Be led with that also) It’s dangerous out here! Satan is setting and leading in most churches. The Bible declares that, “There will be a famine in the land for hearing the words of God…. They will run to and fro and shall not find it.” Amos 8:11-12 Many churches with no Word!
This is easy to say if you happen to be surrounded with people who share your beliefs and happen to congregate on an organized schedule. You're hanging out with your friends. That is not the case for millions and millions of Christians.
Not the same church as you know today . the church assembled in secluded places away from unbelievers. Sometime in each others homes. The believers are the church. They are known as being in jesus church, which is not man's church.
You can meet any day of the week at a home or other places. It say in the Bible that they met from home to home daily. Just because it is mentioned that on the first day of the week they came together doesn’t mean that meeting on the first day of the week was a command from the Lord. First day or any day, what does it matter. Traditions of men has mad much of the body of Christ to rigid for its own good.
Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
The ourselves, are the true bride of Christ, who have left the corporate church in light of the new understanding of these verses 1st Peter 4:17, Matthew 24:15, 2nd Thesalonions 2:1-11 and so on. This is progressive Revelation, eye opening information as the day approaches.
Not a requirement, however, very beneficial for the saints. Edification from each of us to one another is essential to the body of Christ. To add , the Body of Christ need to realize that need to stop the battles against one another and strive to become on one accord, the the peace of God will anoint us to want to come and fellowship with our Brothers and Sisters
“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, And earth is my footstool: What house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest? Hath not my hand made all these things?” Acts 7:48-50 KJV If you believe you have been given eternal life through the death, burial and resurrection, you’ve been made one in Christ. If we are one in Christ, we’re together in spirit. In the subsequent verse (Hebrews 10:26), you forsake the gathering by yielding to the unrighteous and turning back to the law, (which was given to make sin abound) - consequently willfully sinning.
Many false churches are out there it is Good for us to fellowship with each other but if most church doctrine is off as a believer u will become off😬, In my own experience many who go to the church building every day Sunday don't even read their bible as much, is like they just come on the Sunday thinking as is well because they come sing and dance. It's a really weird thing because when u try to reason with them about things in the scriptures they seem so clueless 😕😪it's real sad
I know I’m going to get a lot of heat for this but no, I haven’t been to my church since the lockdowns. Before the lockdowns, i was growing rather irritated with my church. I didn’t like how my pastor taught and I didn’t feel like I was being fed. I still don’t feel like I’m being fed but I haven’t been back ever since. I tune into their livestream and other livestreams. I’m not trying to have church by myself at all. I just don’t know what to do if every time I go to this particular church I sit there in palpable irritation. A lot of my local churches teach clear heresy, so I don’t want to go to a random church to pass the time, but it almost physically and mentally pains me to go to the church that I’ve been a member of for 9 years. It wasn’t always like this; I used to attend regularly and serve often for the first 5 years. However, things changed and I don’t know if it’s because of the merging of congregations or the departure of familiar faces, but I haven’t been able to adjust. I think my pastor is a very caring and thoughtful man. He’s not a false teacher. Perhaps I just don’t like his style. But I sat there for years now being so irritated that I’m fussing in my head the whole time. I don’t think that’s a way to be. I’m not saying I’m without fault for the fussing in my head but I no longer feel connected to that particular church. I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I apologies if it seems all over the place.
It's not. I feel some type of way nowadays when I am in the church. I find myself going church to church which is not my style just like I move from house to house and I have 2 children seeing this kind of living. I am sick and tired of everything that life is trying at me. Am tired of this.
Same...I just cannot connect with anyone in a meaningful way at churches. I am very outgoing, very friendly yet, ppl over 50 seem purposefully only civil vs. desiring of relationships. When raising kids, had numerous connections & interested friends. Even the pastor is inaccessible. Being at church deepens your loneliness. I have better things to do AND have awesome fellowship with the LORD.
Why can't they have assembly on GODs real Holy Day? Why force people to go to church on Sunday "the day of the lord, the day that the catholic church switched, the day that folks have made the sabbath on the slick side, sun god worship etc? And we shouldn't have to be a part of the seven day adventist cult. Don't give me that lie that it is old testament, legalistic, or living under law mess. As i last checked keeping the Sabbath is in the same line up of; honor thy mother....thou shalt not steal, lie, kill, love your neighbor....love the Lord your God....no adultery....etc? Those commands still stand. So what happened to the Sabbath command??? Don't give me "uh the Lord made it for man." "Uh well all the other days were pagan worship too." The Lord spoke on that day in particular! Besides GODs church (the body of CHRIST)is spread all over this world. We assemble when run into our fellow brothers and sisters. People do not need to be sitting in buildings and they are on their way to hell because they are under corrupt authority???
I still do not understand why it is necessary to go to a specific building with others instead of online. Other than physical contact everything can be shared online. I’ve noticed there’s not much physical contact in the churches anyway.
I guess I'm not Christen because I can't get out of my bed. I've had 2 strokes and have a brain aneurysm. That's why I was watching you and always read my Bible. Also why do you go to church on Sunday when the Sabbath is on Saturday. The seventh day, Saturday. So if I'm not a Christian neither are you because you do not follow the commandment remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. It's pretty simple. Just look at your calendar.
I would say if you are saved and born again and you are resting IN HIM...than you can rejoice in every day the Lord has made. And not just keep to one day out of the week...to rest... but to rest IN Him. As He says to those who are weary...Come and I will give you rest. 😇💪🙏
No dear sisters, this doesn’t apply to you at all. But to those of us who make the effort to go everywhere else but to a local fellowship. God bless you my sister
It don't seem strange how everyone all over the world that attend "church" no matter the religion, go on Sunday??? And we know that the road to heaven is narrow and few will find it??? That should at least make on ponder? Be careful of befriending the world, looking like the world, being a part of the world etc? 👀
Have any church said after the meeting with a sincerely true heart after the meeting to brothers and sisters "You that have not food or clothes for winter COME FORTH SO WE CAN HELP YOU with all the collect money? I would like to see that.😊
struggling because most are teaching false doctrine and practice extra bibilical practices.The church I was attending speak in tongues during preaching or even during worship...as if they do not know what's in the Bible.They look and sound stupid in front of unbelievers when doing it.
we are saved by grace through faith, and not of ourselves. That means zero works, including going to a church full of serpents and wolves. Trust God and not men (including myself or anyone else). “if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 KJV “For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” Romans 10:11 KJV
God is the I Am, the One who sent Jesus Christ. He is against sin. If one does not believe He is against sin, just blatantly continue in sin for a month. His/her life will get worse from God.
While I definitely believe that your example is legit in some cases, I'd be a little cautious using the term "Most Churches". You have not been to most churches, so I'd be a little slower to speak on the probability of most every church being pastored by an adulterer, and having the church know of it and give it approval. Sounds like a heck of a conclusion to jump to with very little, if any, evidence.
Wow, do you realize what you are saying spiritually, biblically, lookit, when a church has gone there own way as in falsehoods, tho they think they are in Christ, they have become spiritual adulterers, when they should be married to God, but now it is too late.
Wow, do you realize what you are saying spiritually, biblically, lookit, when a church has gone there own way as in falsehoods, tho they think they are in Christ, they have become spiritual adulterers, when they should be married to God, but now it is too late.
@@Fernando-qs7bl I see you're point, but he is clearly talking about actual sexual adultery in this comment, not spiritual. That's why he said "born out of an adulterous relationship". You're a bit off base my friend, even though you're not wrong.
Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as we see the day approaching!
I light of the separation that's been taken place, this verse is for the true believers, whose eyes have been opened by God, to come out of these churches, as they read Matthew 24:15, and 1st Peter 4:17 and many other verses.
@@Fernando-qs7bl Lord, willing I pray to humbly serve according to: Daniel 12:3; And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 🙏🏼So be it, Amen!🙏🏼
It's also good to consider the passages in the Bible that assumes believers belong to local churches. For instance, James called for those who are sick to "call upon the elders of the church" (James 5:13). In 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Paul said his reason for writing the book and giving the instructions regarding church leadership is so that the saints would know how to conduct themselves in the "household of God."
If we are able-bodied,, WE NEED TO BE IN CHURCH..AS, THR FEAR OF COVID MUST STOP!!! WHEN PEOPLE DON'T FEAR GOD, THEY FEAR EVERYTHING ELSE!!! THE DEMOCRATS are GODLESS,, PLEASE DON'T LET THEM SHUT YOUR CHURCH DOWN ANYMORE....PEACE and BLESSINGS TO ALL...
Wherever 2 or more are gathered in my name i am there also....that is the word from Christs mouth. 2 or more. Not a temple, not a church, not a pastors house. ANYWHERE 2 or more are gathered in his name you are in the presence of Christ. That pastor cannot save you, you can sing every hymn in that book read every word of that bible you can feed every homeless man, be baptised, and spit hell fire and brimstone but if you dont accept christ your going straight to hell and thats the end of story. CHURCH is NOT a requirement to get to heaven. It is not a sin to not go to church because as a born again Christian who has accepted Christ it is literally IMPOSSIBLE for you to sin except denial of Christ. That is very very clearly said repeatedly by christ. He alone can save you and once he does your debt is paid
I Agree, and I also disagree with Cory on something's Yes its Important to go to church, Its Also Wise And Discerning for A To Christian to NOT Be Apart of A False Church, Where Theres False Teachers, No We Dontbhave to Submit to that. God Dosent want us Apart of That.
Most Churches are not rightly dividing the word of truth. They teach the Kingdom Gospel rather that the Grace Gospel. Some even mix the two together. They mix grace and law together. God is not the Author of confusion. It's hard to find a Grace believing Church.
Why are some being deliberately obtuse? Of course we know that in this society, a building in which followers of Christ gather is called a church. We also know that the building doesnt have to have a steeple. It can be any building used for the gathering. We know the body of Christ/followers of Christ is called the church by the word of God. We all know that the church is the group of people.why do people continue to get on soap boxes and go on and on about it? What does it matter? "The church is not a building but the people. We dont need to be in a building to be a believer. And just because you go doesnt mean you are a believer ......". That is some of the rhetoric. We all know that going to a building doesnt make you right with God. We have literally been commanded to fellowship and to have meetings for edification with a leader and elders. The bible. Maps it out for us. The only way we can please God is by obedience. And the church is NOT in your heart. That is just an excuse. You dont want to be around believers but you will break your neck to be around nonbelievers It is time for people to be honest and search their hearts. How can you love God without obedience or loving his people? Iron sharpeth iron
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter sir, this comment section is talking about whether Christians have to go to church. Whether my church picks up the elderly or not has nothing to do with the topic at hand.I will indulge you this one time. We are a small,poor church of immigrant believers. We are families mostly nuclear families where only one family does not speak spanish. (Which is me). The elderly and disabled are transported from their homes to church and back. Now if you want to discuss the question posed by the video, i am open.
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter "the church is in your heart- not the four walls" is an excuse used to by many people who do not want to be a part of the body of Christ. Many choose/prefer to fellowship with unbelievers. The church is not "in your heart" but is part of Christ's body. We are an integral part of the kingdom of God-each being a type of cell that makes up the very fabric/fiber of each part of the bible. Some prefer to be loners-which is also against Gods purpose. We are to be light and salt. In order to do so, you must not be a loner or desire to be. Our lives are not our own
Yes we are to come together. But can be anywhere. And the entire body present needs to be allowed to participate EVERY gathering. So meeting in homes or where this is possible is best as that’s not happening inside the buildings.
Hi Corey, I’m having a hard time finding a good church in the DFW. When I first moved to Dallas in 2015, I worked at The Potter’s House. I was awakened to the false teaching and left there in 2017. I’ve been at Covenant Church in Carrollton since then, but they even became a word of faith-type church. Now when I’m searching for a church via Google and social media, they all look the same. Do you recommend a church in the DFW that my family and I could join where the Bible is taught correctly? Could I go to church with you?
If we don't come together then the churches don't get their donations. You can worship within yourself as when we are judged by st Peter he will not judge you and your friends as a whole, you are judged individually.
I agree, it is important to come together in a building(church). Fellowship at home is good but there is a certain sacramemt of worshipping at home vs worshipping at church; tv, music, certain movies you may watch, and most sacred is your bedroom. These things should be kept at home. If we dont need a church building, cant we use that same logic with prisons, hospitals, schools, gymnasiums, football and baseball stadiums ect
I’m not currently going to a church but I hope to find one that is strong in biblical doctrine, because the last thing I want to go to is a church that’s preaching prosperity.
If I may answer you, you see a separation has been taken place,[ read about the parable on the wheat and tares]. This is Gods opening up scripture telling the true believers to leave these churches, for judgement has begun, please read Matthew 24:15, 2nd Peter 4:17, and definitely 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-4. This pandemic may be part of the separation, I dont know but it is interesting that it happened the same time these verses have opened up. So if God has loosed satan to take his seat in these churches to begun the judgement process and is about to take the true out of here, then why would people go?
@@Fernando-qs7bl I have no ideal how you conjured this line of thinking, with all due respect. I do believe there is a separation, but it's the opposite in what you described. The true believers will continue to be obedient and attend church, while some will be shaken away. Why would God go against his own word, and tell us not to attend church?
@@Fernando-qs7bl God is telling people to leave the church??? You are using scriptures, but I disagree with your interpretations. This is not the first pandemic and it wont be the last. How we choose to respond determines the outcome individually and collectively.
@@Fernando-qs7bl Amen. God has opened your eyes to truth. Thanks for pointing out the pandemic, I didn't realized this could be part of the wheat and tare.
Going to church will not help you! Sunday worship will not release you! Your only hope of shaking yourself free from Satan and the destructive mindset of the world is to follow the CHRIST WAY. The Christ Way is the WAY of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and UNCONDITIONAL FORGIVENESS which Jesus personally followed and lived after full understanding in the desert - understanding which enabled Jesus to return to Jerusalem and embark on a new life of healing, teaching and control of the elements. But because the original teachings of Jesus are in direct opposition to the teachings of retribution and a vengeful God, Jesus was eventually crucified. Any other explanation of the crucifixion of Jesus is spurious and wholly untrue. Do not be foolish, leave the churches, and allow the doors of the churches be closed. Stand up with courage and demand that the old doctrines and dogma of Christianity be swept away to make way for the CHRIST WAY to be taught from the pulpits, introduced into your way of thought, words, actions and living. Have the courage to be a true disciple of Jesus and defy Christian ministers whose positions of authority bring them titles and preferments. There is a whole system in place - ready and waiting to adopt the TRUTH. But it needs conviction, courage and determination such as Jesus exhibited when on earth to bring about a complete turn around in worldwide thought. Again, I say, and let the true words of Jesus ring around the world - "He who has ears to hear, let him hear! He who has the understanding to help him believe - understand and believe - and act!" You have within your hands the means by which to move up onto your next level of spiritual evolution. USE THEM! Do not be afraid to let go of cherished beliefs which are neither sensible nor truly helpful.
We need to come to the Church building so we can have corporate worship together. Sometimes we go to Church to encourage other people. Quick testimony. I went to church and I met a young man who said he was going to kill his self. I was able to minister to him and get him the help that he needed. It’s not always about us. It’s about being obedient.
do I have to go to a denomination? The answer is no, you don't have to be a member of any denomination to be saved. For example, our Baptist friends believe you are saved by faith alone and then you have to do something else to become a Baptist, so I can be saved and not be a Baptist? then why be one? The Lord added me to his church when I repented and was baptized, read Acts 2 and yes we meet every Sunday
@@gradar420 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 KJv Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Romans 16:17-18 KJV
@@gradar420 Does that include the scriptures about a time when God is separating, like right now, the wheat from the tares, the true believers out of the corporate body, because there is not one stone standing upon another that is not thrown down.
@@Fernando-qs7bl so because there is division does that mean that we should not unite??? Just bc division is Made known doesn’t mean we have to be divided by it….is all I’m saying 🙏🏼
I feel like church has fewer benefits than they do bad things like spreading man's doctrines. Jesus said to go forth into the world, not to segregate from the world in a building and religious structure.
Corey, did you record your Bible study? Also do you belong to a church? Can you do a session on finding a new church and a church that preaches the truth. Also can you put in the links, the resources that you use in your Bible study. I am trying to find out what App or Bible study tool that you are using when you look up scripture?
REMEMBER only way to repent and be saved by Christ act 11:14-18, Luke 11:9-13 and Zeph 3:9/Acts 2:4 just follow only the original gospel tradition teaching not different churches but Jesus will guide you personally to the end John 10:1-6,11-16, Acts 4:12 and 1 John 2:24-25!
No its not required because if it was he would of made it a commandment as he did the Sabbath and people dont even honour that...But when they did meet it was the believers not the unbelievers ..and God said himself he don't dwell in places made with hands ..Jesus Christ build his church based on Peter's Belief..don't neglect don't mean Meet every Sunday ..Conclusion Church is useful but not required .. ive learned more outside if church than inside ...
It’s hard not to like this guy I disagree with him on some serious things in the Bible but it is hard not to recognize him as a brother. He really seems to be a brother in Christ.
Matthew 16:18 "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." The true Church-Ekklasia. I agree with you, God did not call us to be lone rangers. We need fellowship and it helps that its with people who in our local area, whether it is in homes, etc when 2 or 3 are gathered... The climate we are in today has made it convenient to log online and never have true accountability, discipleship, etc. Not that online fellowship isn't effective, but its good to have that local body.
Lol no just no my friend God have always been around he is the Creator of All things no Angels ,human being and animals won't exist so he doesn't need our worship to exist. Lol without God none of us exist😄😄
What about been the temple of God? I dont think assembling yourselves together mean millions of dollar chuches, Jesus preached to 3millions, 4millions and 5millions from out on mountain tops and up until this day those preachings / teachings still stand I dont think he was talking about mega churches, but each other homes5, 6, 10, 12 people to discus bible, God, life is my conclusion, my belief, i'm open not to get rich off my fellow men/women my humble opinion
Yes you're Right, the early Church of the Bible was in people homes where they worship God. And in Matthew 18:20 he said whether it's two or three he is in the midst of them And That He, is Jesus 👑
If I may ask, does he believe in the bible? If he does or doesn't, why not read the at home yourself or together. The bible is the mainstay anyway right, he was always #1 not the corporate churches. Any we are very close to his return and a shift in his plan has been made, read 1st Peter 4:17, Matthew 24:15 and the parable of the wheat and tares, which is about God separating his people out of these churches. And read also 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15 and 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-5 and may the true God bless you.
@@Fernando-qs7bl my husband is a Catholic, and he thinks am reading the wrong bible. Ofcourse am reading the right bible (Esv) And he discourages from telling others about Jesus and His Truth.
No!!!!! you won't go to hell if you don't go to church. And you're not a less Christian or believer if you don't go..... It doesn't say that in the Bible and it's not biblical. So NO.
This is so sad hearing the somersaults perform by this man. Man created the bible and church for control and profits. These denomination separate people. Jesus said it best in Matthew 10:34-36. Matthew 21: 12-13.
God bless you and it is the Lords word for us to come together but he does not use the word church the church just like the religious label of being Christian has been tainted tainted by the works of Satan the Lord gave me revelation his body of Christ will come together and there will be no walls we are each his temple we were each his instrument God bless you thank you for your work work
The building is not the church, we the believers who come together are the Church.
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@@GenuineAltruist The building is the church.
@@CatholicTruth101 100% wrong. The building is a building. When two or more come together in the name of Christ…we the body, are the church. Church can be in a building or out in the woods, hundreds of miles from any building. Seeing a building as the church is simply idolatry.
@@GenuineAltruist No, you’re the one whose wrong. *1 Corinthians 14:34* “Women should remain silent *in* the churches…”
Paul is clearly using the preposition in to denote that the church is a physical place.
This is quite misleading because most people associate church as an organization with a certain kind of structure, etc. You spoke of gathering and fellowship. I haven't been to a "church service" in many years. I have regularly met with a couple of small groups of people where we have worshipped, studied, prayed for one another and eaten meals together. I have grown far more during this time than any other time in 50 plus years of "going to church". In America it seems that the vast majority of "churches", cannot operate in or by the Holy Spirit because their programs, agendas, structures and practices make it nearly impossible. Church in America has become a spectator experience rather than an every member participative experience. The shutting down of face to face gathering of churches has probably advanced the true church greatly.
I agree with you. They always twist the agenda to fit their needs. I meet weekly with my sons
I understand what you're saying. And I Agree. 💯
Yes, yes, yes this is called the falling away and it gets even deeper, this pandemic at this time when we can understand Matthew 24:15 and 1st Peter 4:17 and 1st Thesalonions 2:3-4 and more, and see what's going on.
@@Fernando-qs7bl What exactly are you suggesting?
Yes yes yes yes yes yes. Amen, to the truth. I just left a post stating how these places has become the cage of every unclean clean bird. We do not have to subject ourselves to that. Especially, when we are fighting for souls and coming from unclean places ourselves. These church services are traps. Not all, but most.
Well I have been in church all my life I was baptized @13 I am now 71 i was allowed to have bible study in my home years ago my health hasn’t been all that good so I’m home praying and worshiping God at home I also watch min I enjoy on line and read my bible we are the bride of Christ not a building God knows my heart and that’s all that matters it is well with my soul 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Amen
When a group of saints gets together to praise God, study His word, and to build each other up, the Bible calls them a church. However, each one of us becomes part of the church as we are placed into the Body of Christ.
This is exactly what I say to people who tell me their church is the church that was built by Christ. I’m like 🤦🏾♀️ the apostles did not have a set place of meeting to spread the good news and worship. I wish people would understand this.
Or, we can quote Romans 10:14 "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?"
@@sisterrose6836 every born again Christian should know about salvation in Jesus Christ, you can bring a sinner to Jesus Christ that make you a preacher .
@@jenthomas345 not true. God draws people to him. We cannot. Each one of us is not a preacher. We worship God in Spirit and truth. Thru or life, we show the light of God . we represent God. We have answers when asked but we are not curbside preachers
@@ItsMeeh they did have a set place.
They met in peoples homes. They met anywhere they could.
I been in church 40 years living a Sunday to Sunday sermon Now God has called me to study and show myself approved Because being in church all my life I wasn't taught the truth as a lot of us wasn't but I'm sorry but I'm not setting foot in another Luke warm church that celebrates pagan holidays And preach money every Sunday and call $100 pray lines. There are too many churches that are failling the body of Christ because they want to partake in what the world does And they accept things as the world does. At this point I am being obedient to God... now when God leads me to a church that teaches The Bible the right way and worships in spirit and in truth then I will be there Till then I enjoyed studying for myself As I draw strength in the lord from that and I'm getting me and my family prepared for what's to come And listening to powerful men such as this man of God. I've never heard things being taught the way this Chosen man of God teaches. But to each his own we all have Our individual walk with the father And I choose to walk in obedience.
I find that sad. I Have been in Christ since 2003. I have been in churches that preach the truth. There are churches that teach the truth. Instead of charging the church as a whole with "lukewarmness", we must look to ourselves as why we stay and why the lukewarm church was enough. Was my church glamorous or 5031c? No. But the truth was told.
My friend, I'd like to share with that God is separating the true believers out of the corporate churches, [ parable of the wheat and tares] because believe or not the judgement process has begun there, please read Matthew 24:15, 1st Peter 4:17, and 2nd Thesalonions 2:2-3-4. Your discomfort with the churches is valid, they have gone there own way, and God has given them up, but for the true believers scattered around the world, may God bless you and your family.
@@ertfgghhhh And that's all I've ever wanted bro was the truth don't try to sell me a dream and don't try to add your own interpretation just give me the truth for that's what sets us free But I'm glad I have a personal relationship with the father and I am more obedient to him and that word more than ever now. And when you have made it your destiny to worship him in spirit and in truth let me say that once again and in truth then You are winning in this spiritual warfare. And please don't think I've ever tried to find fault in the church rather than find fault in myself because it started with me 1st but once you start to walk in his glory and you start to hear his voice Hallelujah.... I have nothing else to say cause I'm just full of joy
We as Christian are easy to going to church and not study ourselves.pastors are just one teacher but the holy Spirit is THE teacher.let not just depend on man
Same here! I do believe that fellowship with other believers is required and necessary as a Christian. However, the act of "going to church," at least in America, is nothing but ritualistic gathering with very little actual fellowship. Not to mention, over the past 8 years my family and I went to many different churches and as of this time last year have stopped going to any church because all of the one's we went to (7 different churches with different denominations) practice things in the church that are in direct contradiction to scripture. For example, celebrating the pagan holidays "for Jesus" or in the name of Jesus (out of tradition) when God said not to worship Him the way the pagans worship their gods. While doing this, they forsake the Biblical Feasts days because they "are Jewish traditions." The churches we went to either preached false doctrines or have lukewarm preaching that omits repentance. If God leads us to a biblically sound church, we will happily attend with joy! Until then, we only have our bibles, each other, and the few men of God who preach and teach, and women of God who teach, sound doctrine on RUclips and social media.
I totally understand but I am ordained minister for 12 plus years I've had the worst experience with born again believers the treatment was terrible the bickering back biting back stabbing. I haven't stepped foot inside of a building in well over five years and have no desire to false Doctrine being taught its heart breaking. But I do however meet with a group of men and we study viciously God's word but know I truly appreciate hoe you exegete the scriptures salute.
Me and my husband study together, bc we're handicapped. We study online with our church members every Shabbat. I've felt no shame, bc The bible also says where two or three gather in His name He will Be a God in the midst.
You know one person with Christ is two, and two people with Christ is three, trust in him and him alone, if I may.
You should be Catholic.
In context, the letter to the Hebrews was written to the Hebrews. Many of which, did not believe that Jesus was/is the Messiah, and who were probably forsaking assembling together as a group to worship the Lord Jesus, in order to assemble in the synagogues where many Hebrews did not believe that Jesus was Messiah.
Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia [Revelation 1-2] greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
Colossians 4:15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
1 Timothy 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Philemon 1:2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
All Praises for this bro!
I currently do not have a church home and the reason being is that it is difficult to find a church that focuses on Jesus Christ and teaching the Word of God instead of focusing on worldly success, emotional highs and the version of "Jesus" that meets the pastor's agenda. I know that corporate fellowship is important but what do we do when sound biblical teaching is not available except online? I currently attend John MacArthur's church service online. There is a real famine of bible-based churches out here. What are we supposed to do?
Just Gather you and your family and have church or should I say Bible study at your Home.... It's nothing wrong with that 🙏
However difficult, a good church is out there. You haven't visited them all. Keep praying and looking.
Same..
@lex ora stay far away from the catholic church..
@lex ora you never read where I said anything about hate. What's your purpose for even being on this Christian channel? Christian and catholic don't share the same gospel.
I agree with you 100% but it's easy for you to say that because you don't have false pastors preaching to you
Christians are not required to go to church. They are required to come to Jesus. That new version of your Bible forgot to mention that we are to assemble ourselves with other believers. Your new version took that out. When it says believers not just people that say they believe on Jesus, but they that live and strive for him daily. These churches are filled with devils and his worship. Wolves, thieves, backbitter and every unclean bird. We do not have to submit to that, .nor we have to be subjected to that. The Lord said for us to work out our own soul salvation. When Jesus comes he will send his angels to the four corners to collect his people that have been scattered. You cant explain the truth away from me.
Yes, and the separation for the collecting has bebun until his return, bless you.
The LORD is talking about the True Christians. A meeting place that men calls the church is not the church. It is made up of brick and mortar. The LORD did say do not forget the assemble yourselves together. But He is talking about The True Christians. And just because a person attends these meeting places doesn't mean he or she are a Christian ? Like The Apostle Paul wrote in his Epistles that The Church is not built with men's hands or The church is not built upon the things which do appear. Because even Jesus Christ that men will come eating and drinking and rises up to play ? And also Jesus Christ says that men shall draw nigh unto me with there mouth , and Shall Honor Him with there Lips , but there Hearts are still Far from Him. And there so called Worship are going up in vain. But men loves there Customs and Traditions thinking that will get them closer to God ? Because God knows everyone Hearts and minds and you can't fool Him.
Yes, and the gathering of ourselves are the true believers scattered throughout the world outside of the corporate churches, as we read in Hebrews 10:25. You see the two witnesses in Revelation 11:4, represent the gospel going out during the churchage but in Revelation 11;7 they are killed, meaning Christ is done using the churches and had loosed satan to prepare this world for judgement.
Read Matthew 24:15, 1st Peter 4:17, 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-4.
Brother, I enjoy your work 👍🏼
Paul wouldn’t have appointed overseers and elders if he didn’t plan for us to have some form of local gathering with oversight.
Keep preaching the Word brother 🙂✝️
Exactly! Just like when someone goes to School. They have to have an Instructor/Teacher, to guide them.
Amen indeed!
Paul also never even met Jesus Christ.
I needed to see this. I'm a shy, introverted person and get really anxious about social situations, but I feel it's time for me to go to church. I want to know what it's like to worship God with other people who love God. I'm just nervous about possible drama..or small talk.😬
And also, I do not want false teachings which many do now.
Praying for you! I understand the feeling. Remember God got you and will be with you.
You really don't have to go to one.
I haven't been to Church in quite a while, because I do not have a manual Wheelchair yet. I only have a Power Chair. However, I love going to Church. Once I "step" into those Doors, it's like a whole other feeling and there's none quite like it that I have ever felt before. I am determined to go back!
There’s online church 😄
@@WeAreRoyalty7 Yes, but I don't feel the same as to when I go there. It's a whole different feeling
There is nothing special about the building.
I love going to church so much but I'm so scared that almost all the churches over here is full of the prosperity and feel good gospel. It's so hard over here to locate a church that preaches the true gospel of Jesus christ but I'm praying one day I find one.
Yes, that’s the problem I have, but I’m praying that I find a church home.
Same here. So.many mega feel good emotional churches. Sound doctrine is becoming rare
@@feliciabethea9963 You want a church home, look for a fundamental Bible believing church.
Yeah I here you, too many churches twist the word of God for their own gaines
So bring the light of Jesus IN you to expose the darkness. Speak truth in love...😇💪🙏
Not to be in the mist of devils, you dont gather with them. Only the true believers that are all on one accord with each other. The unbelievers have infatrated the buildings where true believers started out in. It does not matter where the true believers gather. They most likely avoid buildings where unbelievers go.
Jesus taught unbelievers, even his disciples. It took them to realize and believe in God until the day he died on the cross. Jesus as well said that him and his Angels are more joyful when a unbeliever turn to him. Don’t leave them out but pray for them and teach who the true God is. Then let them know that you’re not perfect and God love you and them. Jesus taught people who didn’t believe in him and did miracles and then they believed in him and then went out and taught the lost.
@@rezaeaforoutan8914 sure i am not against that. Once a person become a believer,they are added to the church. Believers come together to learn more and more of christ jesus so they can witness the truth to unbelievers. You can't teach them anything unless you have learned. Just like a school teacher teaching a first grade class. Teaching what you know and what they do not know.
Charles Rogers.. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. Please read Luke 5:31. There are unbelievers who will burn in hell because they will listen to you, and think that they should not enter a church building until they are saved beforehand. The church is a hospital, and its doors should be opened to all, inviting them to receive the free gift of salvation. Don't be a Pharisee..
@@van182 you got no understanding. You dont know the whole bible. You just pick out scripture to suit your needs.
2 CORINTHIANS: 6: 14-- Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with un righteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness. //You are of the darkness, havinng no wisdom, knowledge, or understanding.
If it's required then why are churches so divided by race and doctrines. Biblical church should be a model of the early church in Acts. It's should be Believers in the same community gathering to pray, worship and help one another in the community. It's should not be about waking up on Sunday and driving way across town because I like this pastor or popularity. Most of us don't even love much less speak to our neighbors as we should yet go to a building and think we serving God because we show up. Sunday is the most divided day in Christianity.
Well for starters who appointed Sunday as the day of worship, it sure wasn't the Lord, it's sun god worship the Roman Catholic church started this, we were told to keep the Sabbath and recognize it and keep it holy.
@@ch1il986 Sorry, but the Lord changed it, he began a new series of Sabbaths on the 1st day of the week, please read Matthew 28:1 and Mark 16:1-8.
Small groups are better and they are walking in obedience. They knows each other and fellowship
Sometimes it is live. It says for us to gather together. You can do that in the chat. When you go to church, some people won't even talk to you. You can sing together and laugh and joke in the chat. You also listen to the word together, online. People are also praying for each other on line.
I disagree, Just like you wouldn't desire an online relationship with your spouse, you shouldn't desire one with the church..
@@jeremiahjones4224 .. agreed 👍..
The problem is he can't dip in his nachos in church and God must understand.. 😆😂
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter yes, God is weeding out those false converts who do not believe gathering together in person is commanded.
It's really sad to see the bickering it's no wonder why some of us have been ruined by a brick and mortar building.
@@SoY_7 That's a strawman. We are talking about gathering together in person, not a brick and mortar structure. Zoom is not gathering together.
Don’t need a 501c3 to fellowship in the Spirit. 🤷🏻♂️
No, but typically you need a place to hold the members of the body gathering
Home meetings
@@smartchristians
Nothing wrong with family getting together in a building, for sure, but 99% of the time we’re actually going to temple - just like any other religion - not simply a building big enough to house us all.
@@smartchristians a HOME
The Church of today doesn’t model the same church that Apostle Paul established. The church then had one purse and distributed to the poor, and all those that were called were held to a standard. There was a strong bond, and they dealt with the ppl of that congregation in an orderly fashion: Lifestyle had to model obedience to the word of God or you were cast out as an infidel or a rebellious person. Now, ANYTHING GOES! A Babe can go to church and learn just how to be lukewarm. So much ungodly influences is IN THE CHURCH!!! (Most, not all) So much heresy being taught and occult’s being built and barely any accountability required. TBH I don’t encourage ppl to go church, I first tell them to have a relationship with Christ (First and Foremost) and let the HolyGhost lead them, but I do suggest that they find other Believers to assemble with. ( Be led with that also) It’s dangerous out here! Satan is setting and leading in most churches. The Bible declares that, “There will be a famine in the land for hearing the words of God…. They will run to and fro and shall not find it.” Amos 8:11-12
Many churches with no Word!
God has blessed you, but I think it's all churches, have you rede 2nd Corinthians 11:13-16 or 1st Peter 4:17or Matthew 24:15 and
2nd Thesalonions 2:2-5.
@@Fernando-qs7bl Read them. Thanks for the scriptures💕
This is easy to say if you happen to be surrounded with people who share your beliefs and happen to congregate on an organized schedule. You're hanging out with your friends. That is not the case for millions and millions of Christians.
The challenge is finding likeminded assemblies. But I am accountable to friends and connections...I don't attend a formal assembly. 20 years now.
Not the same church as you know today . the church assembled in secluded places away from unbelievers. Sometime in each others homes. The believers are the church. They are known as being in jesus church, which is not man's church.
You can meet any day of the week at a home or other places. It say in the Bible that they met from home to home daily. Just because it is mentioned that on the first day of the week they came together doesn’t mean that meeting on the first day of the week was a command from the Lord. First day or any day, what does it matter. Traditions of men has mad much of the body of Christ to rigid for its own good.
Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
The ourselves, are the true bride of Christ, who have left the corporate church in light of the new understanding of these verses 1st Peter 4:17, Matthew 24:15, 2nd Thesalonions 2:1-11 and so on. This is progressive Revelation, eye opening information as the day approaches.
Not a requirement, however, very beneficial for the saints. Edification from each of us to one another is essential to the body of Christ. To add , the Body of Christ need to realize that need to stop the battles against one another and strive to become on one accord, the the peace of God will anoint us to want to come and fellowship with our Brothers and Sisters
“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, And earth is my footstool: What house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest? Hath not my hand made all these things?”
Acts 7:48-50 KJV
If you believe you have been given eternal life through the death, burial and resurrection, you’ve been made one in Christ. If we are one in Christ, we’re together in spirit.
In the subsequent verse (Hebrews 10:26), you forsake the gathering by yielding to the unrighteous and turning back to the law, (which was given to make sin abound) - consequently willfully sinning.
Many false churches are out there it is Good for us to fellowship with each other but if most church doctrine is off as a believer u will become off😬, In my own experience many who go to the church building every day Sunday don't even read their bible as much, is like they just come on the Sunday thinking as is well because they come sing and dance. It's a really weird thing because when u try to reason with them about things in the scriptures they seem so clueless 😕😪it's real sad
I know I’m going to get a lot of heat for this but no, I haven’t been to my church since the lockdowns. Before the lockdowns, i was growing rather irritated with my church. I didn’t like how my pastor taught and I didn’t feel like I was being fed. I still don’t feel like I’m being fed but I haven’t been back ever since. I tune into their livestream and other livestreams. I’m not trying to have church by myself at all. I just don’t know what to do if every time I go to this particular church I sit there in palpable irritation. A lot of my local churches teach clear heresy, so I don’t want to go to a random church to pass the time, but it almost physically and mentally pains me to go to the church that I’ve been a member of for 9 years. It wasn’t always like this; I used to attend regularly and serve often for the first 5 years. However, things changed and I don’t know if it’s because of the merging of congregations or the departure of familiar faces, but I haven’t been able to adjust.
I think my pastor is a very caring and thoughtful man. He’s not a false teacher. Perhaps I just don’t like his style. But I sat there for years now being so irritated that I’m fussing in my head the whole time. I don’t think that’s a way to be. I’m not saying I’m without fault for the fussing in my head but I no longer feel connected to that particular church. I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I apologies if it seems all over the place.
It's not. I feel some type of way nowadays when I am in the church. I find myself going church to church which is not my style just like I move from house to house and I have 2 children seeing this kind of living. I am sick and tired of everything that life is trying at me. Am tired of this.
Same...I just cannot connect with anyone in a meaningful way at churches. I am very outgoing, very friendly yet, ppl over 50 seem purposefully only civil vs. desiring of relationships. When raising kids, had numerous connections & interested friends. Even the pastor is inaccessible. Being at church deepens your loneliness. I have better things to do AND have awesome fellowship with the LORD.
@@Prettiebarbie thank you for sharing ❤️. Reading your words, “I’m tired of this”, resonates with me. How might I pray for you?
@@found-it0620 yes! @ deepening the loneliness. I’ve felt that.
Why can't they have assembly on GODs real Holy Day? Why force people to go to church on Sunday "the day of the lord, the day that the catholic church switched, the day that folks have made the sabbath on the slick side, sun god worship etc? And we shouldn't have to be a part of the seven day adventist cult. Don't give me that lie that it is old testament, legalistic, or living under law mess. As i last checked keeping the Sabbath is in the same line up of; honor thy mother....thou shalt not steal, lie, kill, love your neighbor....love the Lord your God....no adultery....etc? Those commands still stand. So what happened to the Sabbath command??? Don't give me "uh the Lord made it for man." "Uh well all the other days were pagan worship too." The Lord spoke on that day in particular! Besides GODs church (the body of CHRIST)is spread all over this world. We assemble when run into our fellow brothers and sisters. People do not need to be sitting in buildings and they are on their way to hell because they are under corrupt authority???
I still do not understand why it is necessary to go to a specific building with others instead of online. Other than physical contact everything can be shared online. I’ve noticed there’s not much physical contact in the churches anyway.
Money is the root of all evils
Not money itself but the love of money is the root of all evil.
I guess I'm not Christen because I can't get out of my bed. I've had 2 strokes and have a brain aneurysm. That's why I was watching you and always read my Bible. Also why do you go to church on Sunday when the Sabbath is on Saturday. The seventh day, Saturday. So if I'm not a Christian neither are you because you do not follow the commandment remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. It's pretty simple. Just look at your calendar.
I would say if you are saved and born again and you are resting IN HIM...than you can rejoice in every day the Lord has made. And not just keep to one day out of the week...to rest... but to rest IN Him. As He says to those who are weary...Come and I will give you rest.
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No dear sisters, this doesn’t apply to you at all. But to those of us who make the effort to go everywhere else but to a local fellowship. God bless you my sister
Right worship is to receive His Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
St. Paul, in 1 Cor 11:17 explains that.
Hebrews 2:12 KJV.
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
It don't seem strange how everyone all over the world that attend "church" no matter the religion, go on Sunday??? And we know that the road to heaven is narrow and few will find it??? That should at least make on ponder? Be careful of befriending the world, looking like the world, being a part of the world etc? 👀
Have any church said after the meeting with a sincerely true heart after the meeting to brothers and sisters "You that have not food or clothes for winter COME FORTH SO WE CAN HELP YOU with all the collect money? I would like to see that.😊
Jesus said where there are two or three gathered in his name, that he also is in the mist.
Two or three
Carnal minds cannot agree with spiritual minded people. One walks in the spirit, and the other in the flesh.
struggling because most are teaching false doctrine and practice extra bibilical practices.The church I was attending speak in tongues during preaching or even during worship...as if they do not know what's in the Bible.They look and sound stupid in front of unbelievers when doing it.
we are saved by grace through faith, and not of ourselves. That means zero works, including going to a church full of serpents and wolves. Trust God and not men (including myself or anyone else).
“if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.”
2 Timothy 2:13 KJV
“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Romans 10:11 KJV
God is the I Am, the One who sent Jesus Christ. He is against sin. If one does not believe He is against sin, just blatantly continue in sin for a month. His/her life will get worse from God.
I wonder how many people were born from an adulterous relationship at their church. Most churches tolerate this from the men in the pulpit.
Many of them do not....
While I definitely believe that your example is legit in some cases, I'd be a little cautious using the term "Most Churches". You have not been to most churches, so I'd be a little slower to speak on the probability of most every church being pastored by an adulterer, and having the church know of it and give it approval. Sounds like a heck of a conclusion to jump to with very little, if any, evidence.
Wow, do you realize what you are saying spiritually, biblically, lookit, when a church has gone there own way as in falsehoods, tho they think they are in Christ, they have become spiritual adulterers, when they should be married to God, but now it is too late.
Wow, do you realize what you are saying spiritually, biblically, lookit, when a church has gone there own way as in falsehoods, tho they think they are in Christ, they have become spiritual adulterers, when they should be married to God, but now it is too late.
@@Fernando-qs7bl I see you're point, but he is clearly talking about actual sexual adultery in this comment, not spiritual. That's why he said "born out of an adulterous relationship". You're a bit off base my friend, even though you're not wrong.
Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as we see the day approaching!
Wwq
I light of the separation that's been taken place, this verse is for the true believers, whose eyes have been opened by God, to come out of these churches, as they read Matthew 24:15, and 1st Peter 4:17 and many other verses.
@@Fernando-qs7bl Lord, willing I pray to humbly serve according to: Daniel 12:3; And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 🙏🏼So be it, Amen!🙏🏼
It's also good to consider the passages in the Bible that assumes believers belong to local churches. For instance, James called for those who are sick to "call upon the elders of the church" (James 5:13). In 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Paul said his reason for writing the book and giving the instructions regarding church leadership is so that the saints would know how to conduct themselves in the "household of God."
If we are able-bodied,, WE NEED TO BE IN CHURCH..AS, THR FEAR OF COVID MUST STOP!!! WHEN PEOPLE DON'T FEAR GOD, THEY FEAR EVERYTHING ELSE!!! THE DEMOCRATS are GODLESS,, PLEASE DON'T LET THEM SHUT YOUR CHURCH DOWN ANYMORE....PEACE and BLESSINGS TO ALL...
Wherever 2 or more are gathered in my name i am there also....that is the word from Christs mouth. 2 or more. Not a temple, not a church, not a pastors house. ANYWHERE 2 or more are gathered in his name you are in the presence of Christ. That pastor cannot save you, you can sing every hymn in that book read every word of that bible you can feed every homeless man, be baptised, and spit hell fire and brimstone but if you dont accept christ your going straight to hell and thats the end of story. CHURCH is NOT a requirement to get to heaven. It is not a sin to not go to church because as a born again Christian who has accepted Christ it is literally IMPOSSIBLE for you to sin except denial of Christ. That is very very clearly said repeatedly by christ. He alone can save you and once he does your debt is paid
Some churches are businesses nowadays.
I Agree, and I also disagree with Cory on something's Yes its Important to go to church, Its Also Wise And Discerning for A To Christian to NOT Be Apart of A False Church, Where Theres False Teachers, No We Dontbhave to Submit to that. God Dosent want us Apart of That.
You don’t have to go to a church building on Sunday in order to have fellowship.
No thanks, not the modern day building churches.
Most Churches are not rightly dividing the word of truth. They teach the Kingdom Gospel rather that the Grace Gospel. Some even mix the two together. They mix grace and law together. God is not the Author of confusion. It's hard to find a Grace believing Church.
Why are some being deliberately obtuse? Of course we know that in this society, a building in which followers of Christ gather is called a church. We also know that the building doesnt have to have a steeple. It can be any building used for the gathering.
We know the body of Christ/followers of Christ is called the church by the word of God. We all know that the church is the group of people.why do people continue to get on soap boxes and go on and on about it? What does it matter?
"The church is not a building but the people. We dont need to be in a building to be a believer. And just because you go doesnt mean you are a believer ......". That is some of the rhetoric. We all know that going to a building doesnt make you right with God.
We have literally been commanded to fellowship and to have meetings for edification with a leader and elders. The bible. Maps it out for us. The only way we can please God is by obedience.
And the church is NOT in your heart. That is just an excuse. You dont want to be around believers but you will break your neck to be around nonbelievers
It is time for people to be honest and search their hearts. How can you love God without obedience or loving his people? Iron sharpeth iron
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter sir, this comment section is talking about whether Christians have to go to church. Whether my church picks up the elderly or not has nothing to do with the topic at hand.I will indulge you this one time. We are a small,poor church of immigrant believers. We are families mostly nuclear families where only one family does not speak spanish. (Which is me). The elderly and disabled are transported from their homes to church and back.
Now if you want to discuss the question posed by the video, i am open.
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter "the church is in your heart- not the four walls" is an excuse used to by many people who do not want to be a part of the body of Christ. Many choose/prefer to fellowship with unbelievers.
The church is not "in your heart" but is part of Christ's body. We are an integral part of the kingdom of God-each being a type of cell that makes up the very fabric/fiber of each part of the bible.
Some prefer to be loners-which is also against Gods purpose. We are to be light and salt. In order to do so, you must not be a loner or desire to be. Our lives are not our own
Yes we are to come together. But can be anywhere. And the entire body present needs to be allowed to participate EVERY gathering. So meeting in homes or where this is possible is best as that’s not happening inside the buildings.
Hi Corey, I’m having a hard time finding a good church in the DFW. When I first moved to Dallas in 2015, I worked at The Potter’s House. I was awakened to the false teaching and left there in 2017. I’ve been at Covenant Church in Carrollton since then, but they even became a word of faith-type church.
Now when I’m searching for a church via Google and social media, they all look the same. Do you recommend a church in the DFW that my family and I could join where the Bible is taught correctly? Could I go to church with you?
Hi K. Craig, try Trinity Bible Dallas with Dr. Steve Lawson. You will find sound biblical teaching there! 🙏🏾❤️ God Bless!
@@Mandy4JC thank you so much! I listen to his podcast and didn’t know he was here in the DFW area. I appreciate that! 🙏🏿
If we don't come together then the churches don't get their donations. You can worship within yourself as when we are judged by st Peter he will not judge you and your friends as a whole, you are judged individually.
I agree, it is important to come together in a building(church). Fellowship at home is good but there is a certain sacramemt of worshipping at home vs worshipping at church; tv, music, certain movies you may watch, and most sacred is your bedroom. These things should be kept at home.
If we dont need a church building, cant we use that same logic with prisons, hospitals, schools, gymnasiums, football and baseball stadiums ect
They don't fellowship in church. They sing, give offering and listen to a peacher and go Home. They don't know each other
Amen. Facts 💯👌
Great video. Also, it talks about offices (pastors Decon’s).
I’m not currently going to a church but I hope to find one that is strong in biblical doctrine, because the last thing I want to go to is a church that’s preaching prosperity.
If we can go everywhere else, during a Pandemic, why can't we go to Church? Just sayin'.
If I may answer you, you see a separation has been taken place,[ read about the parable on the wheat and tares]. This is Gods opening up scripture telling the true believers to leave these churches, for judgement has begun, please read Matthew 24:15, 2nd Peter 4:17, and definitely 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-4. This pandemic may be part of the separation, I dont know but it is interesting that it happened the same time these verses have opened up. So if God has loosed satan to take his seat in these churches to begun the judgement process and is about to take the true out of here, then why would people go?
@@Fernando-qs7bl I have no ideal how you conjured this line of thinking, with all due respect. I do believe there is a separation, but it's the opposite in what you described. The true believers will continue to be obedient and attend church, while some will be shaken away. Why would God go against his own word, and tell us not to attend church?
@@Fernando-qs7bl God is telling people to leave the church??? You are using scriptures, but I disagree with your interpretations. This is not the first pandemic and it wont be the last. How we choose to respond determines the outcome individually and collectively.
@@Fernando-qs7bl Amen. God has opened your eyes to truth. Thanks for pointing out the pandemic, I didn't realized this could be part of the wheat and tare.
@@jeremiahjones4224 Matthew 13:24-43 and Matthew 25:32 is about today's separation.
Going to church will not help you! Sunday worship will not release you!
Your only hope of shaking yourself free from Satan and the destructive mindset of the world is to follow the CHRIST WAY.
The Christ Way is the WAY of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and UNCONDITIONAL FORGIVENESS which Jesus personally followed and lived after full understanding in the desert - understanding which enabled Jesus to return to Jerusalem and embark on a new life of healing, teaching and control of the elements. But because the original teachings of Jesus are in direct opposition to the teachings of retribution and a vengeful God, Jesus was eventually crucified. Any other explanation of the crucifixion of Jesus is spurious and wholly untrue.
Do not be foolish, leave the churches, and allow the doors of the churches be closed. Stand up with courage and demand that the old doctrines and dogma of Christianity be swept away to make way for the CHRIST WAY to be taught from the pulpits, introduced into your way of thought, words, actions and living.
Have the courage to be a true disciple of Jesus and defy Christian ministers whose positions of authority bring them titles and preferments.
There is a whole system in place - ready and waiting to adopt the TRUTH. But it needs conviction, courage and determination such as Jesus exhibited when on earth to bring about a complete turn around in worldwide thought.
Again, I say, and let the true words of Jesus ring around the world - "He who has ears to hear, let him hear! He who has the understanding to help him believe - understand and believe - and act!"
You have within your hands the means by which to move up onto your next level of spiritual evolution. USE THEM!
Do not be afraid to let go of cherished beliefs which are neither sensible nor truly helpful.
Are Christians required to attend church every Sunday? If so, what scriptures in the bible say we have attend church every Sunday.
We need to come to the Church building so we can have corporate worship together. Sometimes we go to Church to encourage other people. Quick testimony. I went to church and I met a young man who said he was going to kill his self. I was able to minister to him and get him the help that he needed. It’s not always about us. It’s about being obedient.
do I have to go to a denomination? The answer is no, you don't have to be a member of any denomination to be saved. For example, our Baptist friends believe you are saved by faith alone and then you have to do something else to become a Baptist, so I can be saved and not be a Baptist? then why be one? The Lord added me to his church when I repented and was baptized, read Acts 2 and yes we meet every Sunday
But when there is division in the body then coming together is meaningless.
You’re making excuses. Obey all scripture ALLLL SCRIPTURE
Robert Schultz..It is only meaningless if all parties involved deny the power of the Holy Spirit within them, to bring unity.
@@gradar420
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10 KJv
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Romans 16:17-18 KJV
@@gradar420 Does that include the scriptures about a time when God is separating, like right now, the wheat from the tares, the true believers out of the corporate body, because there is not one stone standing upon another that is not thrown down.
@@Fernando-qs7bl so because there is division does that mean that we should not unite??? Just bc division is Made known doesn’t mean we have to be divided by it….is all I’m saying 🙏🏼
The answer to this question is no. And if you do, which one?
Waiting on an answer.
If it's over zoom it's just as much a gathering as in person. Go to zoom church.
Ecclesia means, those who are called out of.... It doesn't mean "gathering" what you just said.
I feel like church has fewer benefits than they do bad things like spreading man's doctrines. Jesus said to go forth into the world, not to segregate from the world in a building and religious structure.
Please be careful that you don't send people astray by telling them to go to these building churches.
Whether you assemble in a building a house, or an open field, you better be assembling with multiple believers.
@@smartchristians Right!
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Math. 18:20
Corey, did you record your Bible study? Also do you belong to a church? Can you do a session on finding a new church and a church that preaches the truth. Also can you put in the links, the resources that you use in your Bible study. I am trying to find out what App or Bible study tool that you are using when you look up scripture?
What are your thoughts of romans 16:5.
Hey brother Corey. Do you go to a reformed church?
THE PEOPLE IS CHURCH THE BODY WITH CHRIST AS THE HEAD IT IS NOT A CHURCH BUILDING
REMEMBER only way to repent and be saved by Christ act 11:14-18, Luke 11:9-13 and Zeph 3:9/Acts 2:4 just follow only the original gospel tradition teaching not different churches but Jesus will guide you personally to the end John 10:1-6,11-16, Acts 4:12 and 1 John 2:24-25!
No its not required because if it was he would of made it a commandment as he did the Sabbath and people dont even honour that...But when they did meet it was the believers not the unbelievers ..and God said himself he don't dwell in places made with hands ..Jesus Christ build his church based on Peter's Belief..don't neglect don't mean Meet every Sunday ..Conclusion Church is useful but not required .. ive learned more outside if church than inside ...
It’s hard not to like this guy I disagree with him on some serious things in the Bible but it is hard not to recognize him as a brother. He really seems to be a brother in Christ.
NO, BUT I DO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH CHRISTIANS - THERE IS NO GOOD BIBLE CHURCH WHERE I LIVE
Acts 6 great example of a gathering.
Matthew 16:18
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
The true Church-Ekklasia. I agree with you, God did not call us to be lone rangers. We need fellowship and it helps that its with people who in our local area, whether it is in homes, etc when 2 or 3 are gathered... The climate we are in today has made it convenient to log online and never have true accountability, discipleship, etc. Not that online fellowship isn't effective, but its good to have that local body.
Amen!
I will rejoice with those who say let us go to the house of The Lord 😄
and what should really take
place when we go to church?
This is not an attack but a question. Where does it say in the Bible to meet on the first day of the week?
It's in Acts. The early Church began doing this to honor Jesus' resurrection on the first day of the week.
Matthew12:28 and Mark 16:1.
Study and learn your Bible to make a defense and to partake in the commandment of THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Does god need Worship to live?
If we all we're to forget about god he would literally cease to exist. That would explain the urgency.
Lol no just no my friend God have always been around he is the Creator of All things no Angels ,human being and animals won't exist so he doesn't need our worship to exist. Lol without God none of us exist😄😄
What about been the temple of God?
I dont think assembling yourselves together mean millions of dollar chuches, Jesus preached to 3millions, 4millions and 5millions from out on mountain tops and up until this day those preachings / teachings still stand I dont think he was talking about mega churches, but each other homes5, 6, 10, 12 people to discus bible, God, life is my conclusion, my belief, i'm open not to get rich off my fellow men/women my humble opinion
Yes you're Right, the early Church of the Bible was in people homes where they worship God. And in Matthew 18:20 he said whether it's two or three he is in the midst of them And That He, is Jesus 👑
@@nunulove8702 AMEN, EXACTLY, and it is all about love your neigbor as you love yourself, that was the most serious commandment of all, love is key
@@virginiathompson1725 Amen.
Amen! It surely does
I agree yet is it viable to be a member of a church?
No it's not biblical to join any churches. So we don't necessarily have to be members of a Church.
NO!
Why does god need church?
I never understood that.
God is all powerful non of this makes any sense.
My husband doesn't want me to go to church.
He gets upset everytime i tell him i have to go to church
If I may ask, does he believe in the bible? If he does or doesn't, why not read the at home yourself or together. The bible is the mainstay anyway right, he was always #1 not the corporate churches. Any we are very close to his return and a shift in his plan has been made, read 1st Peter 4:17, Matthew 24:15 and the parable of the wheat and tares, which is about God separating his people out of these churches. And read also 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15 and 2nd Thesalonions 2:3-5 and may the true God bless you.
@@Fernando-qs7bl my husband is a Catholic, and he thinks am reading the wrong bible.
Ofcourse am reading the right bible (Esv)
And he discourages from telling others about Jesus and His Truth.
Thank you for responding to my question.
Gonna write down those scriptural portions
Good one
But my question is ..if u don't go to church will that send u to hell..is going to church a salvation issue?
No!!!!! you won't go to hell if you don't go to church. And you're not a less Christian or believer if you don't go..... It doesn't say that in the Bible and it's not biblical. So NO.
No, don't Go at all.
This is so sad hearing the somersaults perform by this man. Man created the bible and church for control and profits. These denomination separate people. Jesus said it best in Matthew 10:34-36. Matthew 21: 12-13.
The scripture is referring to The Temple on the 7th day of the week. Not 11:00 on Sunday mornings. You are lying .
God bless you and it is the Lords word for us to come together but he does not use the word church the church just like the religious label of being Christian has been tainted tainted by the works of Satan the Lord gave me revelation his body of Christ will come together and there will be no walls we are each his temple we were each his instrument God bless you thank you for your work work
It's true u don't need church .. Everybody in Hell never has to fellowship and worship Jesus.
This isnt hell because people can still cry out to God for salvation, and I agree with your other point, may God bless you and your family.
Amen
No, its NOT Biblical to go to sn institutional church !
going to church is not good if youre single with no kids, talk about outcasted and being seen as a threat