But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH (1 Timothy 3:15).

You may ask some people, “Do you believe in Jesus Christ?” and they’ll say, “Yes”; but surprisingly, they don’t go to church! Of course, they’ve got a lot of excuses. Some would say they just don’t believe in any church, while some others say there’re different kinds of churches and so, they don’t want to get confused. There’re also those who stopped going to church because they were offended. However, there can be no excuse good enough to justify not going to church.

Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of your walk with the Lord. It must be a priority. Our opening verse says, "…the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." It’s letting you know the ministry of the Holy Spirit that takes place in the church. Your being in church makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to bring knowledge, understanding, and sound judgment to your life.
I feel sorry for anyone who thinks going to church isn’t important.

David said, “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word” (Psalm 119:67). For many Christians, before they were afflicted in their jobs, their health, and other areas of their lives, they went astray from the church. And they don’t get to correct their mistakes; they haven’t realized the problem. In the latter part of the verse, David said, “…but now have I kept thy word.” He corrected himself. The Holy Spirit is the Lord of the Church; in Him you’re separated from affliction.

Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). If you don’t go to church, how are you going to learn the Word of God, the truth? If you understand this, you’d be ready to quit any job that prevents you from going to church. The church is the ground and pillar of truth; never forget it!

At op

You are entitled to your own opinion

Atigba:
At op

You are entitled to your own opinion

Go to church

What about the Christians in Arabic countries who have no church to attend? Or slaves and prisoners.
Your post reeks of privilege.

Thank God your Bible has explained it, you are not saved by your works but by the grace of God.
Even if you go to church 10 times a week, its not getting you to heaven.

raayah:
What about the Christians in Arabic countries who have no church to attend?

Any gathering of two or more Christians ...is a church. God's in their midst.

The church is not necessarily a building.. Bible said we should not forsake the gathering of brethren.

Or slaves and prisoners.

See the above..

Your post reeks of privilege.

Your opinion ma'am.

Thank God your Bible has explained it, you are not saved by your works but by the grace of God.

Same Bible says we should not forget the gathering of ourselves, as some are in the manner of... From the OP, first paragraph, which category do you fall in?

Even if you go to church 10 times a week, its not getting you to heaven.

I never said church going gets one to heaven... Did I?

Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of our walk with the Lord. It must be a priority.

The church, is the ground and Pillar of truth... And I just told you it doesn't necessarily mean a building.

raayah:
What about the Christians in Arabic countries who have no church to attend? Or slaves and prisoners.
Your post reeks of privilege.

Thank God your Bible has explained it, you are not saved by your works but by the grace of God.
Even if you go to church 10 times a week, its not getting you to heaven.

are you a christian ? You are misinterpreting the bible .

Gombs:


Any gathering of two or more Christians ...is a church. God's in their midst.

The church is not necessarily a building.. Bible said we should not forsake the gathering of brethren.



See the above..



Your opinion ma'am.



Same Bible says we should not forget the gathering of ourselves, as some are in the manner of... From the OP, first paragraph, which category do you fall in?



I never said church going gets one to heaven... Did I?


Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of our walk with the Lord. It must be a priority.

The church, is the ground and Pillar of truth... And I just told you it doesn't necessarily mean a building.

What if you don't have other people to worship with.?

raayah:


What if you don't have other people to worship with.?

That's not possible... Even in North Korea

...in case it is, you then start a church there,win others to Christ.

Gombs:


That's not possible... Even in North Korea

...in case it is, you then start a church there,win others to Christ.

sonOfLucifer:

Even the devil can't stand the smallest gathering of saints.