Table of Contents
- 1 What does the Bible say about not attending church?
- 2 What can cause a church not to grow?
- 3 How can I help a struggling church?
- 4 Why go to church when you can pray at home?
- 5 Why do we neglect the word and prayer?
- 6 What does the Bible say about going to church?
- 7 Is weekly church attendance required for believers?
What does the Bible say about not attending church?
First, the common answer is: No, Christians cannot forsake gathering together (Hebrew 10:25). Members should attend every Sunday possible to worship their sovereign and enjoy the assembly of the saints. Of course, this assembly is not perfect. But this body of people is unlike any other gathering on the planet.
What can cause a church not to grow?
Here are some examples of what could backfire on church expansion:
- No sense of purpose.
- Limited prayer.
- You have too many goals.
- Too much bickering/fighting.
- Too much judgment.
- You’re too focused on money.
- You have no mission.
- There is no sense of church community.
Why is it important to pray and go to church?
Worship is an essential part of a Christian’s faith. Christians worship God to thank Him for His love, ask for forgiveness for their sins and try to understand His will for them.
How can I help a struggling church?
These are proven strategies from growing churches.
- Make Newcomers Feel Welcome.
- Shorten Your Sermons.
- Ask Your Congregation for Feedback.
- Encourage Church Members to Bring Friends.
- Share Videos on Social Media.
- Invite People with Text Messages.
Why go to church when you can pray at home?
Private worship gives Christians a chance to spend time alone with God. Prayer , meditation , Bible study and singing hymns may all be done at home. Christians can unite themselves with the Church of God as they pray while not actually going to a physical church.
Can you go to church to pray?
You can pray anywhere anytime. The bible says “pray always”. While you can pray in the church, you can also pray outside the church.
Why do we neglect the word and prayer?
The temptation to neglect the Word and prayer is fundamentally a misunderstanding of what we are called to do. If we are called to be God’s busybodies, bringing the Kingdom into this world by our own labor, then perhaps the Bible and prayer would not be very important.
What does the Bible say about going to church?
Answer: The Bible tells us we need to attend church so we can worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth. The early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). We should follow that example of devotion—and to the same things.
Why do we depend on the word and prayer?
Rather, we depend upon the Word and prayer because Gospel ministry is impossible apart from them–and apart from the Holy Spirit. Neglecting personal and corporate Bible study generally arises from one of two false beliefs. Either (1) we do not value God’s Word sufficiently; or (2) we think that we already grasp God’s Word sufficiently.
Is weekly church attendance required for believers?
Weekly church attendance is in no sense “required” for believers, but someone who belongs to Christ should have a desire to worship God, receive His Word, and fellowship with other believers.