kolamum Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No. In fact, we refused to attend a church where the minister stated that "I'd be rich if I had a dollar for every time someone said they could be a Christian and not go to church." It's what's in your heart/faith that matters, not the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No, has nothing to do with going to a church. Do you believe Jesus died for your sins and do you repent of any wrongdoing and ask him to save you?If so, you are saved...at least IMHO. The Bible says "not to forego the company of other believers..." but it does not say attending a church saves anyone. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccad777 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No, has nothing to do with going to a church. Do you believe Jesus died for your sins and do you repent of any wrongdoing and ask him to save you?If so, you are saved...at least IMHO. The Bible says "not to forego the company of other believers..." but it does not say attending a church saves anyone. This exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No way....the only path to the Father is through the Son. Going to church means nothing in light of eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No. In fact, we refused to attend a church where the minister stated that "I'd be rich if I had a dollar for every time someone said they could be a Christian and not go to church." It's what's in your heart/faith that matters, not the building. I think what the minister probably meant here is that if someone professes faith in Christ they are going to be drawn to and have a desire to fellowship and worship with other believers, and if they don't have that desire then perhaps their profession of faith was not of the heart (i.e., genuine). I don't think he meant that going to church is the path to salvation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 Salvation does not happen because one attends church or a member. To be a Christian is to repent of sin and trust in Christ alone for salvation. Church meaning corporate worship and Church meaning the Body of Christ, the family of believers, are both very important. One who claims to be a Christian and doesn't worship, serve and belong with a local church family is not living Biblically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Church meaning corporate worship and Church meaning the Body of Christ, the family of believers, are both very important. One who claims to be a Christian and doesn't worship, serve and belong with a local church family is not living Biblically. I have to say I disagree with this. We had to leave our previous church over a year ago, because we felt they were really leaving the teachings of the Word and there was widespread corruption. We still haven't found one that we feel is right for our family, after much prayer and petition to God (and a move out of that particular small town). I don't think we're not living Biblically because we're not attending church at the moment. I think it would be much easier on us spiritually, and emotionally, to have a church family, which is why we're told not to forsake the fellowship of believers. But... what if you have no believers where you are? Then what? Who do you fellowship with? The "Church" is the Body of Christ... people. People connect today in many, many different ways, from face to face, to using technology like we are now. I really believe that the fellowship of believers can happen in many ways, not just in a church building, or with a local fellowship of believers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I think what the minister probably meant here is that if someone professes faith in Christ they are going to be drawn to and have a desire to fellowship and worship with other believers, and if they don't have that desire then perhaps their profession of faith was not of the heart (i.e., genuine). I don't think he meant that going to church is the path to salvation. That's a good point and an angle I never looked at. I was more appalled he sent someone out to tell people in the foyer to be quiet when no one could hear anything. Turned out a lady of the congregation had called the ambulance due to a medication mix up and feeling very light headed. I was terrified if my then 2 year old made a peep he might ask me to leave. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think what the minister probably meant here is that if someone professes faith in Christ they are going to be drawn to and have a desire to fellowship and worship with other believers, and if they don't have that desire then perhaps their profession of faith was not of the heart (i.e., genuine). I don't think he meant that going to church is the path to salvation. I agree, but I did get tired of hearing the guilt-trip speech every Sunday that we believers should be there every time the doors were open. And attendance records on display? Oh, puleeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have to say I disagree with this. We had to leave our previous church over a year ago, because we felt they were really leaving the teachings of the Word and there was widespread corruption. We still haven't found one that we feel is right for our family, after much prayer and petition to God (and a move out of that particular small town). I don't think we're not living Biblically because we're not attending church at the moment. I think it would be much easier on us spiritually, and emotionally, to have a church family, which is why we're told not to forsake the fellowship of believers. But... what if you have no believers where you are? Then what? Who do you fellowship with? The "Church" is the Body of Christ... people. People connect today in many, many different ways, from face to face, to using technology like we are now. I really believe that the fellowship of believers can happen in many ways, not just in a church building, or with a local fellowship of believers. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 No more than going into a health food store automatically makes me skinny! I agree with everyone else. Jesus alone is the Way, the Truth, the Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The only path to God is Jesus Christ- no one comes to the Father except through Him. Church is good for teaching, fellowship, serving, etc, but it won't ever get you to heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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