I Should Attend Church Regularly
Now that I'm a Christian, I should attend church services regularly. Not only will I be obeying God, but I will find my spiritual life strengthened.
JESUS SET THE EXAMPLE
Jesus regularly attended the synagogue, the church services of His day. He is our perfect example. As His followers, we seek to please Him. He said, If ye love me, keep my cornmandments" (John 14:15). His commandments included: If any man will come after me, let him . . . follow me" (Luke 9:23).
THE BIBLE COMMANDS IT
The New Testament Christians had guidelines by which they lived. They became very strong in the Lord and overcame great obstacles to be a powerful church that reached the world for Christ. Their pattern was: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together ... (Hebrews 10:25).
That pattern is our commandment. And it goes ever further: "And so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25). In other words, as you see prophecy being fulfilled and the time of Christ's second coming drawing nearer, you need to get together with God's people more often.
YOU NEED FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHERS
You gain strength by associating with people who are strong. Since you face sin and all kinds of evil daily, you need to get together with people who know the Lord and who live upright. Their talking will encourage you. Their faith will inspire you. Their friendship will become very valuable to you.
YOU WORSHIP GOD WITH OTHERS
Great blessing comes from joining others in praising and singing to the Lord. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). As God's people come together in worship, they become a powerful force in helping one another and in influencing the entire comimmity.
YOUR FAMILY NEEDS THE INFLUENCE
Your family needs to see that other families and people believe the same Word of God that you believe. This gives them courage to face unbelieving friends and stand true.
THE PREACHER AND TEACHERS HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL
You should go to church to be taught the Word of God and have your faith strengthened by the preaching of the Word. The pastor and teachers are totally dedicated to studying and praying and helping you know God in a greater measure. What they say is very important. You need to go to church meetings and hear them.
IT IS EXCITING!
Among the thrilling and exciting activities of life can be going to church services. Believers rejoice, sing, praise, listen, share, love, and go out of the services to share the good news that the Lord has been among them.
The Bible says: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (Psalm 122:1).
QUESTIONS
Why should you attend church services regularly? Have you been doing this? If not, when is the best time to start? You need the spiritual strength and fellowship that come only as you join other believers io the house of God.
JESUS SET THE EXAMPLE
Jesus regularly attended the synagogue, the church services of His day. He is our perfect example. As His followers, we seek to please Him. He said, If ye love me, keep my cornmandments" (John 14:15). His commandments included: If any man will come after me, let him . . . follow me" (Luke 9:23).
THE BIBLE COMMANDS IT
The New Testament Christians had guidelines by which they lived. They became very strong in the Lord and overcame great obstacles to be a powerful church that reached the world for Christ. Their pattern was: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together ... (Hebrews 10:25).
That pattern is our commandment. And it goes ever further: "And so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25). In other words, as you see prophecy being fulfilled and the time of Christ's second coming drawing nearer, you need to get together with God's people more often.
YOU NEED FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHERS
You gain strength by associating with people who are strong. Since you face sin and all kinds of evil daily, you need to get together with people who know the Lord and who live upright. Their talking will encourage you. Their faith will inspire you. Their friendship will become very valuable to you.
YOU WORSHIP GOD WITH OTHERS
Great blessing comes from joining others in praising and singing to the Lord. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). As God's people come together in worship, they become a powerful force in helping one another and in influencing the entire comimmity.
YOUR FAMILY NEEDS THE INFLUENCE
Your family needs to see that other families and people believe the same Word of God that you believe. This gives them courage to face unbelieving friends and stand true.
THE PREACHER AND TEACHERS HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL
You should go to church to be taught the Word of God and have your faith strengthened by the preaching of the Word. The pastor and teachers are totally dedicated to studying and praying and helping you know God in a greater measure. What they say is very important. You need to go to church meetings and hear them.
IT IS EXCITING!
Among the thrilling and exciting activities of life can be going to church services. Believers rejoice, sing, praise, listen, share, love, and go out of the services to share the good news that the Lord has been among them.
The Bible says: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (Psalm 122:1).
QUESTIONS
Why should you attend church services regularly? Have you been doing this? If not, when is the best time to start? You need the spiritual strength and fellowship that come only as you join other believers io the house of God.
