Christians do not need to join a church to be saved, loved by God, and forgiven for their sins; but it’s a little weird if they don’t. So it’s a little strange to ask this because it’s strange to ask the woman why she lives with her husband. The state involves having a relationship. To be a Christian means to have a certain relationship with the church, with a group of other Christians.
Should Christians Join a Church?
- Christians do not need to join a church to be saved.
- Loved by God.
- And forgiven for their sins; but it’s a little strange if they don’t.
So it is a bit strange to ask this because it is strange to ask the woman why she lives with her husband. The state implies having a relationship. Being a Christian means having a certain relationship with the church, with a group of other Christians.
That’s what you see in the book of Acts. In early Christians, this does not need to be said. When they became Christians, they began to gather in the churches. These are normal impulses from someone who has known God’s forgiveness and grace. Be with others who love God in the same way. They want to hear teachings about God to get to know Him better. They want to worship God with other people. They want to pray to God with others, to love others as an expression of their love for God.
Much of The Christian life means living in community, in the church. The Bible does not say that God gave each of these people, to every Christian, the gifts of his Spirit. Special gifts to use in the construction of the church, helping to build others. Christians: some Christians have given the gift of teaching other Christians to understand the word of God and apply it in their lives; He gave some Christians the gift of mercy, compassion, who know how to help people in difficulty; God’s gifts allow Christians to love and serve other Christians.
So it’s strange that a Christian decides to take this gift, keep it to himself, and never use it to love someone else. Similarly, it is in the local church that we experience the gifts God has given to others.
So if I am a Christian, I want to be surrounded by people who have the gift of teaching the word of God, so that I can hear it better and understand it. Some people with the gift, with the ability to be merciful, so I want to experience mercy when I need it.
So, as a Christian, I want to be part of the church, not only because of what I can give, but because God gave me the church to help me grow.
By Mike McKinley. © 9Marks. Website: 9marks. org/blog/by-author/michael-mckinley
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