Christians, what is going to church all about?
December 302009
Somebody posted this question about going to church. Is this an accurate description? (The reason I’m asking Christians is because they will know what they’re talking about, more than someone else might.)
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"Want to know the truth about Christianity?
…then why not come to church and find out for yourself? There are friendly Christian congregations almost everywhere!
Church is about worshipping God, not judging other people. No one in the world is perfect, and no one is "better" than anyone else. By God’s amazing grace–proven in Jesus’ death and resurrection for our sake–His awesome love, forgiveness and healing are available to each and every person on earth. He turns no one away, ever!
A church fellowship is also about building strong communities, connecting with neighbors, and making new friends. In addition to the familiar Sunday-morning worship and children’s programs, many churches offer extra worship services, Bible-study groups, youth activities, community service, volunteer opportunities, outreach programs, and other ministries throughout the week.
If you’ve been to church before and thought Christianity wasn’t for you, please keep trying. You may need to visit several different churches before you find the right one for you. True peace, joy, freedom, love, happiness, and fulfillment are rare jewels in today’s world. To gain these jewels, and the ultimate treasure of eternal life, we must seek them patiently and persistently.
Won’t you join us this Sunday? We’ll be happy to see you, and–more importantly–you’ll be pleasing Someone who already knows and loves you!
Thanks for your respectful replies. God bless you!"
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So, Christians, what do you think? Is that true? Would you take away or add anything?
Church denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given to Christ,
Church is unity. God has ever had only one church on earth. We sometimes speak of the Old Testament Church and of the New Testament church, but they are one and the same. The Old Testament church was not to be changed but enlarged (Isa 49:13-23; 60:1-14). When the Jews are at length restored, they will not enter a new church, but will be grafted again into "their own olive tree" (Rom 11:18-24; Eph 2:11-22). The apostles did not set up a new organization. Under their ministry disciples were "added" to the "church" already existing (Act 2:47).
Its perpetuity. It will continue through all ages to the end of the world. It can never be destroyed. It is an "everlasting kindgdom."
Mat 18:20 For where two or three gather together because they are mine,* I am there among them.
December 31st, 2009 at 2:12 am
Not a bad summation.
Going to church is about studying God’s word, about being around other Christians and about accountabililty.
We’re told to gather together for admonition and prayer.
Admonition is the accountability aspect of gathering together. If a brother is taken in a fault, we are to confront the error and admonish the brother so he can be put back on track.
Prayer with others is a different dynamic than praying alone. Solitary prayer can be self-centered, but when praying with others, larger concerns often come to the fore and God is glorified in a deeper way.
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December 31st, 2009 at 2:31 am
Social clubs have no appeal for me.
The judging is too intense.
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December 31st, 2009 at 2:45 am
True, your question was already answered.
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December 31st, 2009 at 3:23 am
for the fundie Evangelical charismatic Pentecostal its all about making a fool of one self
We arrive at the church The praise begins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3JhZFxDqP4&feature=related
We then start off slow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4tg4CftkPw&feature=related
Proceed to build up the praise and worsship with a little healing service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnbVqwV8aw4&NR=1
Start getting filled with the sspirit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1G2hfsS120&feature=related
Have our guest speaker preach a sermon (profit) Oral Roberts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKM2p8NLv1w
We are now caught up in the spirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SgByE0pX1M&feature=related
Just when you thought you could not be filled with any more praise we invented a new soulution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jhw_5ye8Qo&feature=related
We are so filled now we have to let it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFcN8HniQoM&feature=related
Now that we are as full as we can be with Praise and worship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Kv7XRaKw8
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Which leads to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lORCuR84-_8&feature=related
Then we have to proceed to this and start all over again http://youtube.com/watch?v=8KWEmTKwsxU&feature=related
December 31st, 2009 at 3:37 am
I wont go. I find it insulting that theres such disdain towards gay people, I have homosexual friends. And the disdain towards females also offends me, I have female family members and Id rather they didnt be put down like that, so no, thank you..
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December 31st, 2009 at 4:08 am
Generally speaking, it’s about checking into your own congregation in order to a get a "present" mark and therefore not need to be visited by the visitation team who checks up on all the members to make sure they attend as the leaders think they should. If not, they get visited by the visitation team, which is some people eyes, is a black mark on their attendance and realness of purpose. In reality, they would have been better off staying at home and focusing on their own lives and inner beings with God, one on one. That what worship is. Concentrating on God equals worship. All the noises and distractions that usually accompany a formal worship service distract and make it almost impossible to focus on God, which is worship. So, to worship God, stay at home or somewhere other than the building where the bunch meets and be better off and ahead of the group as deals with having worshiped God. Be at peace and don’t sweat the small stuff.
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December 31st, 2009 at 4:55 am
It’s true, but the devil fights us all the way and so this scenario described above is the ideal situation but we rarely feel this way. However, being in church is right and we should be worshiping God, tithing and hearing the word of God. It’s not a social club. However, we try to have fulfilling fellowship groups. They tend to be especially nice to you if you are willing to go the extra mile to help out or if you are new.
For someone like me who can’t hear well, it can be a hard place to be at least half the time, but the praise music lifts me out of depression. I get depressed if I don’t go and many people are so loving. That’s all for now.
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December 31st, 2009 at 5:00 am
To worship together. But for ME, this is why I go:
-During the week, I start to forget about what God blessed me with, and just start to slack off and commit sin… but whenever I go back to church, I bring to mind my sins, and ask for forgiveness.
Everyone really has their own reasons.
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December 31st, 2009 at 5:14 am
Well thats the general idea I get of a moderate or liberal church.
God rejects many- unfortunately, many liberal churches seem to accept those God rejects. -Not a good place to be.
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December 31st, 2009 at 5:28 am
Im a Christian who attends service as much as I am able. And from what ive seen, Heard and read. That is the most accurate description I have ever heard. God Bless you.
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December 31st, 2009 at 5:46 am
it’s pretty much spot on. it breaks my heart when someone tells me they didn’t like church because they felt ostracized. that’s the exact opposite of what church should be. anyone and everyone should feel an atmosphere of welcoming and love when they walk into a church service. regardless of who you are, what you believe, and how much you make.
church is more than a social club. it’s where you can go to be encouraged to keep doing good things, to keep studying the word of God. it’s a support group when you’re going through hard times. it’s an extended family when you or your family are sick. it’s a school where you can learn more about God, His character, and what He expects from you. it’s a sanctuary when you can’t find peace anywhere else. it’s a body of believers that can come together anytime and anywhere. this is why i found myself at home when i went to church in paris, scotland, alaska and right here in florida (my homestate). i have a global church family.
and there are a variety of worship styles. sometimes it takes awhile to find the kind you like, but when you do, it’s awesome.
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December 31st, 2009 at 6:20 am
Church denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given to Christ,
Church is unity. God has ever had only one church on earth. We sometimes speak of the Old Testament Church and of the New Testament church, but they are one and the same. The Old Testament church was not to be changed but enlarged (Isa 49:13-23; 60:1-14). When the Jews are at length restored, they will not enter a new church, but will be grafted again into "their own olive tree" (Rom 11:18-24; Eph 2:11-22). The apostles did not set up a new organization. Under their ministry disciples were "added" to the "church" already existing (Act 2:47).
Its perpetuity. It will continue through all ages to the end of the world. It can never be destroyed. It is an "everlasting kindgdom."
Mat 18:20 For where two or three gather together because they are mine,* I am there among them.
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December 31st, 2009 at 7:07 am
Sure I will join sunday. People are right though in saying People that call themselves Christians are doing this and that,. Yes I am upset my child cant go into a corner to pray, I am upset that he cant say the pledge of allegiance in class because it has the " God " word in it,.. People are so wrong for worrying over a little things like that even they worried that on a coin it says "In God we trust’ That kind of thing is pitifully. People are misjudging us, because of someone that " Claims " they are some body they are not
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you who call yourselfs Christians. Get real and and do what God really wants instead of causing trouble
December 31st, 2009 at 7:51 am
Church is a place to go to hear God’s Word
and worship Him with praise through song and
prayer. Paying honors to a Diety. He tells us in His Word to not forsake coming together with
other Christians to worship together and uplift
each other. Churches use the giving of the
congregation to operate their church utility
obligations, to send money and items all over
the world to help the poor, to volunteer in soup
kitchens, to bring others to the knowledge and
saving grace of Christ, to lead the flock of
members, and there’s no end to reasons to
attend church. Try an Independent Christian
Church to see if you fit in before giving up with
other churches. They teach from the Bible, not
politics, city issues, and other worldly nonsense.
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