Do we still need a "church"?

marks · Apr 4, 2025

TheOneHeLoves said:
Reaching out/fellowship with my groups,

For me this addresses that need. Church doesn't have to be big, or formal, I just think we need to get together in groups. Sharing a meal, just "hanging out", corporate prayers, corporate worship, teaching and other ministries, what some would call "one another-ing".

Much love!

Grailhunter · Apr 4, 2025

TheOneHeLoves said:
The disciples went to temples to convert the Jews to follow Jesus. Matt 28:19- Jesus did not say go and tell people to go to temple or churches, No He said to make disciples!

TheOneHeLoves said:
The closer I get to Christ Jesus, the more of an enemy I have become at "churches."

I read the Bible, I pray and hear from God all day long everyday, I having been teaching two Bible Study classes (1 for high school girls and 1 for adult woman) for over 5 years, and I used to lead youth Bible study at a baptist church 3 times a week for 10 years.

I don't ever tell someone not to go to church or be involved. what I want is churches to teach the Bible, call out sin, make disciples, and point everyone to Christ Jesus. The problem I see is that most churches are teaching how to live (application) but obedience without true believe/trust/faith/love of God is leading to them to hell. This is why people are falling away, church attendance is not ever going to save you. Yes being in a church can be good but that is not what a relationship with God is supposed to me. Why do you think God allowed the temple to be destroyed, Jesus says in John 4:23 "but the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship The Father in spirit and truth, for The Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth"

The disciples went to temples to convert the Jews to follow Jesus. Matt 28:19- Jesus did not say go and tell people to go to temple or churches, No He said to make disciples!

I listen to sermons/Bible teachings and only listen to worship music. I give, serve, teach and preach and I continue to mentor and counsel people and I don't take a penny from anyone. I don't owe you any explanation but stop assuming that I don't have a relationship with God. My whole life is centered on Him. I miss the mark but my works don't and won't save me, only His work saves.

They would have probably been killed going to the Temple or synagogues to convert the Jews to Jesus. If you are talking about the Apostles and Jewish-Christians, they went to the Temple to worship and sacrifice animals. You could not go to the Temple and refuse to sacrifice animals….they would kick you out or kill you.

If you are talking about the Apostle Paul and his disciples the Gentile-Christians they did to, to some degree but their ministry was to the Gentiles.

Is this one thousand and two reasons for not going to church? As far as the church saving you. The church does not save you nor does your Lazy Boy. But churches have lead millions and millions to salvation and did you get Baptized in your tub?

To hear you guys talk about it I would have to say you have some weird churches in your areas….but I do not believe it, I have been to several churches from here to the east coast and five countries and I have only ran into a few weird churches.

And if you read the Bible at home, it would tell you to go to church and if you knew Christian history you know that going to church is the right thing to do. This is my problem with the church of ones, there is no telling what they believe.

And if you read the Bible you would know that going to church is not works….and if you read the Bible you would know what “works” are. Wrong thinking….do you think Baptism is works?

My whole life is centered on Him. How can that be and not do what the Bible tells you to do? Can you come up with a percentage of the Bible you obey….A percentage of a Christian that you are?

What do you call your belief...“Do what you want Christianiy” When you are Baptized you should be filled with the Holy Spirit….Do you think the Holy Spirit told you not to go to church?

TheOneHeLoves · Apr 4, 2025

Behold said:
But what you posted is something different. @TheOneHeLoves

You posted that you were trying to find ways to get more members into your groups.

So, if you are trying to get more members, and yet the "2nd" reason you gave for leaving 2 Churches is because they were also trying to get more members.......... then how is it that they are wrong and you are not just like them?

the focus was more members without true discipleship. They want number of attendance to go up which then they can boost about.
more people more money.

I am not sure how you can see them the same.

Behold · Apr 4, 2025

TheOneHeLoves said:
the focus was more members without true discipleship. They want number of attendance to go up which then they can boost about.
more people more money.

I am not sure how you can see them the same.

In that case, you can't see them the same.

Its also true that most mainline denominations...... have a policy of "membership Growth".. and this is a heavy crown on the Pastor, as those running the denominations are esteeming it this way........>"if God is using you, then there will be yearly church Growth".
So, in that case, and that is most mainline denominations..........that is a lot of pressure on the Local Church Leadership, and sometimes this becomes obsessive, as they want to prove they are the real deal.

But the fact is ...the more sound doctrine you know and you preach.. the smaller is your group, as most can't handle it.
They want "feel good" religion... so, that will preach to about 20,000 every Sunday.

TheOneHeLoves · Apr 4, 2025

Grailhunter said:
They would have probably been killed going to the Temple or synagogues to convert the Jews to Jesus. If you are talking about the Apostles and Jewish-Christians, they went to the Temple to worship and sacrifice animals. You could not go to the Temple and refuse to sacrifice animals….they would kick you out or kill you.

If you are talking about the Apostle Paul and his disciples the Gentile-Christians they did to, to some degree but their ministry was to the Gentiles.

Is this one thousand and two reasons for not going to church? As far as the church saving you. The church does not save you nor does your Lazy Boy. But churches have lead millions and millions to salvation and did you get Baptized in your tub?

To hear you guys talk about it I would have to say you have some weird churches in your areas….but I do not believe it, I have been to several churches from here to the east coast and five countries and I have only ran into a few weird churches.

And if you read the Bible at home, it would tell you to go to church and if you knew Christian history you know that going to church is the right thing to do. This is my problem with the church of ones, there is no telling what they believe.

And if you read the Bible you would know that going to church is not works….and if you read the Bible you would know what “works” are. Wrong thinking….do you think Baptism is works?

My whole life is centered on Him. How can that be and not do what the Bible tells you to do? Can you come up with a percentage of the Bible you obey….A percentage of a Christian that you are?

What do you call your belief...“Do what you want Christianiy” When you are Baptized you should be filled with the Holy Spirit….Do you think the Holy Spirit told you not to go to church?

No matter what I say you find ways to twist it to fit your need to attack me. Your knowledge of history based on your response is very flawed. And where do you get I am a church of 1? I am are part of the body of Christ. I have fellowship/gatherings. But most importantly :
I have the Holy Spirit so if you want to attack me with false accusations that is up to you. I pray you repent.

Grailhunter · Apr 4, 2025

TheOneHeLoves said:
No matter what I say you find ways to twist it to fit your need to attack me. Your knowledge of history based on your response is very flawed. And where do you get I am a church of 1? I am are part of the body of Christ. I have fellowship/gatherings. But most importantly :
I have the Holy Spirit so if you want to attack me with false accusations that is up to you. I pray you repent.

So again did the Holy Spirit tell you not to go to church?
Church of 1....people that do not go to church.
Your knowledge of history based on your response is very flawed. You funny. I am a theologian formally educated in 5 countries. Care to match knowlege levels?

TheOneHeLoves · Apr 4, 2025

Grailhunter said:
So again did the Holy Spirit tell you not to go to church?
Church of 1....people that do not go to church.
Your knowledge of history based on your response is very flawed. You funny. I am a theologian formally educated in 5 countries. Care to match knowlege levels?

you hold tight to your degrees/education...

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