A lot of times, I have heard people say "salvation is personal". They then translate that into meaning you can just be a Christian in your corner, not fellowship with anyone and be good. How wrong. If salvation is personal is translated to mean your decision to follow God is a personal one that only you can take, then that is so right. However, you can't just be a Christian in a tiny corner alone. You need to fellowship with like-minded people. The Bible says it is a pleasant thing - "How good it is when brethren dwell together." Psalm 133:1
One great way of making this fellowship happen is by going to a HEALTHY Bible believing church. I stress on healthy here because some churches can be detrimental to your spiritual well-being. You want to look for a church that makes you want to love God more. Your church should remind you of the realities of heaven and hell. Your church shouldn't be just about the here and now but also the life hereafter.
When you find that healthy church, here is why you must attend it.
- Your faith is strengthened. Have you noticed how there are so many things in the world now that could make you doubt God's very existence? There are so many confident atheists and people who believe in all sorts of weird things. Sometimes you could look at these people and wonder if you are doing the right thing. However, when you meet regular with people that believe in Jesus as you do, your faith in Him gets strengthened. Scripture says iron sharpens iron so does one man sharpen another.(Proverbs 27:17) Scripture also says faith comes by hearing the word of God. (Romans 10:17)
- You have been blessed with spiritual gifts that will be a blessing to the other believers. You going to church shouldn't just be to receive the word of God but to give in any way you can. Your spiritual gifts could edify other Christians so please don't keep that at home. (1 Cor 12)
- You get encouraged. Life has it's down moments and sometimes you really just need to go somewhere healthy and meet the right people and listen to the right things. Church is that place. A session in church with a timely message will work wonders for your soul. (Acts 9: 31)
- You were not made to do life alone. God made us to interact with others. That's why even Jesus had twelve disciples. He needed people in His life. When He was in His moment of pain, He took them to the garden to pray with Him (even though that thing Peter did was weird). All I am saying is we all need people in our life. Church is the right place to meet them. We shouldn't forsake that gathering. (Hebrews 10:25)
- You need church to grow. Your growth as a Christian will be very stunted if you don't meet with other believers. Think about a hand trying to function without been attached to a body.Fail! Church will help you understand the Bible more which is the food for your soul. You are part of the body of Christ so you should always stay connected to that body. (Ephesians 5: 30)
Bonus points:
-If you are single, you may meet a God-loving life partner. No jokes. I met Mr. N in church.
-If you have kids, taking them to church will tremendously help their believe in God. I see this in my kids.
- It is fun! In my church we laugh and have fun while growing in our faith. Our motto is "we weren't listening when they said church was supposed to be boring." I love that place!
So brethen, that is why thou must go to church. And thou shall let me know in the comment section below your number one reason for going or not going to church.
ritapraize chesami says
nice write up dear. sometimes I go to church just to dance away my problems. oh God the music in my church can make u dance and forget yr name.lol
thanks anti precious
Precious says
Hahaha church music is good music. I love it.
Bubu Green says
Very true Presh. Like a passage in Hebrews says, "Do not forsake the gathering of brethren as the manner of some is" ...Lately, if you are not grounded in Christ, you would be easily swayed by "social and scientific truths". It's crazy these days. A christian gathering is key.
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Precious says
Those "social and scientific truths" are everywhere now trying to deceive even the elect.
May God help us stick to the right people.
Amaka says
Basically, these are the reasons to go to church. Great post Blog-mummy!
P. S your blog has a new look. Love it. I need a blog makeover too. How can you help?
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Precious says
Hi Amaka, have you read my post on blog design. Send me an email and let's work on it.
KacheeTee says
Worshipping with others is awesome. Your faith definitely gets strengthened indeed plus all the other fun things. True True, I met Tee on the way to church. Ah, I should blog about that story some day!
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Precious says
Haha tell me about that story with Tee! A blog post will definitely be in order.
Olaitan says
We shouldn't forsake the fellowship of our brethen. I agree with you on these. Church is sweet.
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Olaitan says
We shouldn't forsake the fellowship of our brethen. I agree with you on these. Church is sweet.
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LIFE | HELLO OCTOBER
Precious says
Church is so sweet, hun.
Damiloves says
I love these points, there is something about fellowship that warms the heart and lifts the spirit.
Damiloves
Precious says
Sure dear. There's nothing like brethren dwelling together in unity.
Mojoko Ewusi says
I love the fellowship aspect of gping to church....interacting with others. I love the music and sing in choirs;it soothes my soul...After all have we not heard that "Singing is praying twice"? I tupically jave a joyful day after church...l can be heatd humming the rest of the day....
Precious says
Singing is praying twice! Thanks for reminding me of that statement. There's nothing singing to the Lord. Thanks for stopping by, Mojoko!
DG says
I love this post! I just moved to a new city and am feeling like a fish out of water. This post is a timely reminder of why I need to find a healthy church here.
Precious says
Good to know, DG. A healthy church is like a home away from home. I pray you find one.
Cheechee says
Honestly church helps me snap back and realize I'm not alone especially after numerous struggles during the week.I come out revived and refreshed and ready for another week.I still go back the next Sunday hoping for the same thing lol!Church is a life booster.Thank God for God.
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Precious says
Such a life booster! I always get to hear what I need to hear at every moment in church. It is such a great blessing.
S2C says
Love the new look. We have missed your posts oh.
Hope you feel better and the sickness is over.
I love the way the comment section now looks .
Precious says
S2C, I have missed you. I feel better now. I think I love the comment section now.
Itunu says
Welcome back Precious!!! Glad to have you back. xx
I loved your points. I've heard people saying their reasons why they don't go to church and though it sounds 'legal' it is not an excuse. We don't go to work just because the people there are nice to us. We go because it's something we have to do. How much more as Christians? If I was basing my love for God on how the church has treated me in the past then I would have stopped being Christian a long time ago. Jesus is the reason we live and love and should seek to look beyond offenses and fellowship with one another. If we don't get it now, then how can we get it in heaven? It's not magic. It starts now. lol Imagine scattered raindrops and a heavy flood rushing to a point. Which will stop people? I'm sure the latter will. Same with when children of God become one and unite. God didn't intend for us to do life alone. A healthy church is also good or you might walk out of faith the way you walked in.
And to top it all, it's just by God's grace because for the times I'm tempted to wonder about a few friends who no longer believe, I am reminded of His grace and mercy.
Much love Precious. xo!
Precious says
So true, Itunu! You might walk out of faith the same way you walk in if you choose to live your Christian life alone. I couldn't have said it better. Thanks dear! Sending ehugs your way.