The great danger of being out of Church

[bigape]

Today, more and more Christians are making the decision, that

[Dak]

Today, more and more Christians are making the decision, that "Church attendance", really isn't that important:

And are convinced that a weekly Bible study or some kind of online worship will do.

The end result, of this decision is disastrous.

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When I talk about Church attendance, I am referring to regularly attending a local Bible believing Church, that has a pastor that preaches & teaches from the Bible, at every service.

There seems to be more and more "fellowships", that either don't have a pastor or who's pastor, doesn't "preach the Word":

This is not, a Biblical Church.

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We know that this is a disastrous decision, because God's Word says it is........

Ephesians 4:14

"That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"

The passage before this, tell of how God gave us the pastor/teacher, in order to mature God's people.

Therefore, every Christian, that dose not put themselves under this Biblical authority, will not grow and will remain a Spiritual child.

You are assuming that there are still many good churches out there.... As if multitudes of Christians still have this choice....

LivePrayer and LivePrayer Church, both online ministries, have been built for the reason, among others, that good churches are now very hard to find.

So if you do belong in a good church, don't condemn us who cannot find this blessing that you have....

[Guest man]

Therefore, every Christian, that dose not put themselves under this Biblical authority, will not grow and will remain a Spiritual child.

So am I to assume that Spiritual children are condemned to hell?

[bigape]

Hello KatyAnn & Dakilang Pag-asa

Nice to hear from both of you.

My OP was aimed at those who have a good Bible believing church in their area, but

[bigape]

Hi man

You said.........

[georgedrw81]

It is not the building or the priest that make the difference but our ability to filter what is said or done. The ability is given by Him.

Blessings

[Dak]

Hello KatyAnn & Dakilang Pag-asa

Nice to hear from both of you.

My OP was aimed at those who have a good Bible believing church in their area, but "chose" not to attend it.

My heart goes out to every faithful Christian, who does not have a good Church within their reach(I have also been in that situation).

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Back in 1985 & 1986, my family and I were "out of Church" for a little over a year, because there were no solid Churches in the area, but the LORD knew that our hearts desire was to be worshiping Him, so He continued to bless our devotional Bible study in a wonderful way.

Then late in 1986, we moved to a town with a good Church and my wife and I were greatly surprised at how smoothly we transitioned back into worship and service.

I am confident that the LORD will equally bless any Christian, who has a hearts desire to be in Church, but for whatever reason, is unable to.

Just as He blessed David, for his "desire" to build the Temple.......

2 Chronicles 6:7-10

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Thank you for clearing this up.

[Guest]

The One Thing I Would Prayerfully And Humbly Ask Of Any Servant

and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. John 12:21(c-d)

Who Burns With The Desire To Teach The Beloved

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.... Therefore, every Christian, that dose not put themselves under this Biblical authority, will not grow and will remain a Spiritual child....

A Strange

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:8-11

And A Curious Statement To Believers Who Must Trust In The LORD Alone

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1

For Comfort In Their Imprisonments Or Infirmities And/Or Old Age

but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light. Zechariah 14:7(d-e)

You Think?

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I am confident that the LORD will equally bless any Christian, who has a hearts desire to be in Church, but for whatever reason, is unable to.

The Believer's Heart

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalms 42:1

Will Desire

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. Psalms 27:4

Him

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16

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Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. Psalms 71:18

[enotita]

We both need more church and more change. Attending a dead church is useless, after all.

[Fez]

For me, my church is my foundation, as are the home groups, prayer meetings, fellowship, missions, courses, outreaches, and church plants that flow from it.

I cannot do without it, but I guess that's just me.....