One of the most common phrases I hear today is: “ I don’t have to go to church to be saved.” This statement has never sat right with me! My response is always the following: “Oh, yes you do!” “The Bible says, Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) 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.” If the conversation persists, I always inform the other person that once we are saved we are called to help and love one another. In addition, I also try to give them my top five reason for being a church member. They are as follows:
To become closer to God.
So their children will have a moral foundation.
To become a better person.
For comfort in times of trouble or sorrow.
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After our reading, prayer, and some solitude time with God, I have gained more knowledge that I can share with those I come in contact with. While, we have classical and personal disciplines, God has called us to work together. We do need each other and my church community is very important. Culture teaches social distancing and isolation, but “The Word” calls us all to unity and love each other. (Barton 133). The growth toward wholeness is imperative for the entire church family. It is also for the sake of others “beyond the body of Christ, that the redeeming, healing, transforming love of God may be made known in a broken and hurting world” (Mulholland 141).
Conclusion: Why is public worship necessary?
Some, people ask pretty frequently especially if church attendance is not regular. I have often responded with: “Worship is an important part of our service to God.” However, after our reading assignment, I realize that is statement is actually an understatement! Church attendance and corporate worship is incredibly vital to our lives. First, we have to grasp that the love and grace of God will automatically result in from our worship of God. When we give God praise and adoration to God a corporate anointing is the result and we benefit from experiencing all of our spiritual gifts being present. On the other hand, worship is also commanded to be performed in scripture. We see this expressed in all different situations throughout the Bible. Corporate worship is not a thing of the past. You don’t just do it on Christmas and Easter. Corporate worship is an ongoing event in all Christians pilgrims.
Work Cited:
Mulholland, M. Robert, Jr. Invitation to a Journey: A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation. Expanded ed., InterVarsity Press, 2016.ISBN: 9780830846177
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