God’s church is the pillar and ground of the truth. Church is a very big deal to God, and He says so within His holy Scriptures.
1 Timothy 3:14-15 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
There are many believers out there today who are saved with everlasting life, but they will not go to church.
They even believe that they are attending church at home when they are reading their Bible or singing to God on their own. Some think they are attending church when they stay home and login to some online stream. Or, they believe that they are attending God’s church when they watch a service on TV.
This is wrong. This is not church in any way, shape, or form.
God Defines Church. We Don’t Get To Make Up Our Own Definition Of Church.
God created church, and God defines what church is within His words and commands. Church is a physical gathering together of believers in Jesus Christ.
A virtual gathering of believers doesn’t count as church.
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 Bible clearly states that we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together as a congregation. And yes, clearly, this means that we need to be PHYSICALLY gathered together. Not once in the Bible does God call a virtual gathering of people a church.
Did God not know we would be able to meet virtually? Of course He knew. And yet He never mentions this. God’s church is a gathering together of believers locally.
Church Is A PHYSICAL Gathering Together Of Believers In Jesus Christ
You can’t be a part of a local church if you’re located on the other side of the world.
For example, you can’t be a part of church with us unless you are gathered together with us physically. You can read the sermons and listen to the sermons, but you aren’t having church.
Attend a local church who preaches and teaches the right doctrine according to the Scriptures.
Acts 7:37-40 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. 38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 40 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.
Moses had a church in the wilderness because they were believers gathered together physically.
When You Won’t Go To Church, You Are Sinning Against God
When you won’t go to church and decide to stay home and act is if you’re having church, you would be sinning against God. Yes, this is a sin because He clearly commands us to gather together as believers.
He says to NOT forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Is that not a clear commandment? IT IS.
God gives us the requirements for what He calls a church in the New Testament. Of course you can have church at home if all of those requirements are met. The actual building doesn’t matter at all. Moses was in the wilderness. The church is not a building. It is the gathering together of believers.
Home Churches Are Great If All The Biblical Requirements Are Met
Home churches are great “IF” they meet the requirements that God lays out within the Bible.
Reading the Bible at home is not church. A church is a congregation of people following God’s outline for church within the Bible. Church is defined by God.
If you don’t have a bishop or pastor, at least one, that meets the Biblical qualifications, then you aren’t in church and you aren’t having church. Please understand this.
If you can’t find a church that teaches the true Gospel of Jesus Christ (sometimes this can be difficult), you should move to an area that has one. This is very important and commanded by God.
Why Do People Hate Church Now? It’s Because You Aren’t At A Good Church.
Many people dread and hate going to church. Why is that?
Many churches have gone in the way of Cain and preach a false gospel of works, but there are good churches scattered throughout the United States and throughout the world. THERE ARE GOOD CHURCHES OUT THERE. It’s your job to find them.
Keep looking. Keep praying. You will find a good church.
You shouldn’t go to a church that teaches a works based salvation NOR should you attend a church that won’t even state their beliefs and doctrine.
Do You Not Want To Go To Church Because Of The Offering Or Collection Of Money?
Some people don’t want to go to church because they don’t want to give offering.
We don’t collect offering at our church. We don’t send offering plates around. Do some people tithe? Yes, they do. And this is Biblical. But I won’t ask you for money. You can give money if you want, but you will never hear me asking you for it.
God commands us to tithe within the Bible over and over again. So, it shouldn’t surprise you that someone who doesn’t want to give offering would also hate church as well. Let me be clear here. I don’t want your money. We don’t pass an offering plate. I don’t care if you give offering or not. That’s between you and God. I have no part in that. But, I will preach the Bible.
I don’t need your money. God is my supplier.
Just so you’ll have no excuse to come here, I don’t take any money from this church. I don’t get paid by this church. Some people make excuses. I try to take all of those away so you have no excuse to come here.
Breaking God’s Commandment To Go To Church Doesn’t Lead To Good Things
Let me be crystal clear here:
Breaking God’s commandments doesn’t lead to good things. Keeping His commandments leads to great blessings from God, and I’m not talking about money. I’m talking about far more important things than money.
Other people don’t want to go to church because they don’t have the “right” clothes to wear.
Clothing isn’t important for church as long as you’re covered up. Wear decent clothing. It doesn’t have to be anything special or fancy. It doesn’t even need to be clean. We don’t care what you look like. Just be decent. Don’t wear t-shirts with curse words all over them. Again, be decent. Have respect for God.
Offering and clothing are foolish reasons not to go to church. These are all foolish reasons not to go to church.
What else is stopping you? Let me know in the comments section below. What is it?
God Does Not Accept Excuses For You Not Going To Church
Always remembers that God doesn’t accept excuses. Never once does He accept an excuse for breaking His commandments.
When you won’t go to church, you are rejecting God’s commandment to you.
This will not end up good for you. God will not accept any excuse that you have. If you’re living and breathing, you need to be getting to church.
Are other things more important to you? Are you too tired?
Well, hopefully, God isn’t too tired when you need His help. Hopefully He’s listening to you even though you’re always too tired to do what He asks you to do.
Yes, It’s Better To Not Go To Church Than To Attend A False Church
Now, is it better to go to a false church that teaches lies or stay home?
Of course it’s better to stay home than go to a church with a false god. You don’t want to get caught going to a false church. This is why it’s important for you to continue searching your area until you find a good church who actually teaches the Bible.
Whatever you do, don’t continue to go to and support a church that teaches lies. For example, you should NEVER continue to attend a church that teaches you must be baptized in water to be saved. The leaders of that church CLEALRY do not understand that JESUS CHRIST ALONE is “THE” Savior. Baptism is a work and salvation is not of works.
Another example would be attending a church that supports and accepts sodomites or homosexuals into the church. You need to get far away from that church.
Why Are People Forsaking Church? Jesus Didn’t.
For some reason, people are forsaking church. Jesus Christ bought the church with His blood.
Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
But, it’s okay to skip church??? It’s not okay!!! Put some effort into finding a good church.
Jesus thinks church is very important. This means you should put the same level of importance on church as Jesus Christ does.
There are entire chapters within the Bible that give us requirements for church. Why would God add all of those requirements if He thought it was okay for you to skip out on church?
What’s The First Thing To Check In A Church?
What do you start with when looking for a good church?
Do you look for an amazing church building with fitness centers, basketball courts, flashing lights, a stage, stadium seating, padded seating, amazing solo performances, coffee shops, and everything else that please you and makes you happy? NO!!! Church isn’t about making you happy.
You start with a church that teaches you how to go heaven. What’s the only requirement they should be teaching to go to heaven?
Acts 16:30-31 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
There is no other requirement. Yes, it’s really that simple. Put all 100% of your trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. He died, He was buried, His soul went to hell, He arose from the dead in His body. You didn’t. Your works won’t save you. The works Jesus did will save you.
If a church teaches anything different than that, STAY AWAY from them.
Most Churches Won’t Teach You How To Be Saved
I’ve talked to hundreds of people that go to a church that has never taught them how to make it to heaven. That’s sad. That’s not a good church.
First and foremost, the church should be teaching you how to go to heaven. This would be through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
If a church isn’t preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to you, then you should find a different church. This will cut out 99% of the churches you find. Be very careful when looking for a good church.
Don’t compromise on the Gospel. Paul didn’t. Paul withstood Peter (one of the original 12 disciples) when he was going away from the truth.
Galatians 2:11-13 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
If a preacher chooses a verse or two and then tells more stories about himself and his greatness than God, then you should find a different church. Keep looking. We need to learn the words of the Bible and nothing else in church. Focus on God.
Find A Good Church And Stick With That Church Unless They Turn From God’s Truth
Once you find a good church, stick with that church. Don’t give up. Keep learning. Help them. Start winning souls to Jesus Christ. This is what God wants from us, and we can do all of this better when we’re in a good church.
Without a good church, you aren’t following God’s words and you won’t have the support you need to fulfill God’s will the way He intended it for you.
Once you find a good church that teaches right, you should absolutely love going to that church. You should love to hear the word of God. Don’t look for anything else in a church.
Churches aren’t fun centers, concerts, and entertainment made for you. They are made for God and fulfilling your purpose of winning souls to Jesus Christ. We worship God in church and not man.
Read And Study The Bible On Your Own Outside Of Church So You Know When A Church Teaches Right And Wrong
So, please go find yourself a good church that teaches right. You should be reading the Bible through several times per year and studying the Scriptures. Once you know the Scriptures, you’ll know whether or not the preacher is matching the Scriptures.
If not, find a different church that actually loves God and His words.
If you can’t find a church anywhere, we would love to have you here. We are not a fun center. We do not have flashing lights. We do not have a fancy building. But we do have Jesus Christ there with us teaching us, comforting us, and helping us along the way.
If you would like to move here, please let me know and we’ll help you re-locate to this area. And yes, if you can’t find a good church in your area, you should relocate.
Church should be a higher priority than your job. Again, we will help you if you decide to come here and be a part of this church.
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