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Christian life in the modern world it seems to revolve around local church buildings, called churches. These buildings are so central to Western Christianity that almost all worship, praise, fellowship, and prayer services take place in them. Almost all evangelistic activity takes place in churches where “seekers” are invited to the meetings. In fact, many who attend church services question the faith of those who claim to be Christians and who live a Christian life in every way except not going to church. What is the truth? Is church attendance a parent practice of religion or is it necessary to find peace with God?
Great Church Answer:
Denominations and the big established churches (say, bigger than the average house will fit) will tell you that the church is necessary for Christian fellowship to be fostered in the Bible. In his support, many people have attended church services to find the hope and salvation that Jesus offers. That was definitely my experience. At the age of 13, I had committed a sin for which my father’s punishment was not enough. One afternoon, it “occurred” to visit the local church that night when the cars arrived. It “turned out” to be the first meeting of a week-long evangelistic revival. I went down the aisle, accepted Christ, and began a journey that eventually led me into ministry. Let me tell you, for me, the big church changed my life. So it doesn’t surprise me to hear big church leaders answer the question by saying, “Yes, churches are absolutely necessary to the Christian life.” Although I’m not surprised by the answer, it can be a bit selfish. But the big churches are joined by a relatively new faction in Christianity, the house church movement.
House church response:
Members of the house church movement are commonly understood to believe that great churches did not exist for the first 350 years of Christianity, that you don’t need a denomination, a professional speaker, or a worship leader to honor God, that, in the Church primitive, the gifts were exercised while all talked, sang, prayed and ate together in the Holy Spirit in each other’s homes. All of this is true, as is clearly documented in the New Testament. I have experienced house church and can tell you that some of my closest Christian relationships come from house fellowships of one kind or another. My preferred style of Christian worship, in fact, is in small, intimate groups where, if someone says his child is sick, you can see his face when you pray for him. If you ask me, I would tell you that this small, intimate fellowship is absolutely necessary for the Christian life and spiritual growth. Of course, this is a bit selfish because I am a leader in one of those house church movements.
Bible Answer:
churches they are mentioned numerous times in the Bible, so perhaps that is where we can find the authoritative answer to the question. You’re probably saying, “…do you think so?” The writer of Hebrews tells us not to neglect meeting together as is the habit of some. Acts records that the church met regularly in homes to share, study, pray and, my favorite, eat together. Sometimes Christians rented larger rooms or halls to accommodate larger gatherings. Paul writes to the churches in Corinth that each one has a hymn, teaching, revelation, language, or interpretation that It must be done but done neatly. No matter where or when you “go to church,” this is what the Bible says happens there.
If these things are not happening, you would have to ask yourself if you have gone to church or somewhere else.
After 20 years of Bible study, I have yet to find the Scripture that says where THE place of worship is. I hear people in large churches saying “this is the place” and people in homes saying “this is the place”. It reminds me of the question the Samaritan woman asked Jesus… ‘Which is the right place to worship, Jerusalem or Samaria?’ Jesus replied: “…true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth…” The place to “go to church” is in our spirit, loving our God and loving our brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. …all believers… everywhere. So the Bible answers our question with a resounding ‘Yes! We need churches to go to church… cave churches, cathedrals, fields, temples, homes and commercial buildings… wherever believers can worship in spirit and in truth.’ Comment on this article.