Comments on: Is Church Attendance Required to Call Yourself a Christian?

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:14:22 +0000

You don’t have to attend church, it is a sign of devotion, but do not go because you have to, it’s not a way to get bonus points for heaven. first follow God.

With respect I disagree with jason, people are expected to be good, they don’t need to be perfect and God doesn’t expect that, as no person should. But we are expected to be good. your close jason, we don’t have to do that to stay a christian, and it is an outward expression of gods love for us, but we have to be good, we can’t kill someone and say I’m a christian GOD FORGIVES ME! you might even be a christian, but acting like that, or even simpler than that, generally is an act that saddens God, he’ll always love us, but to act like that will upset him like a father has lost his child.

I would suggest, try and get to church, I’m not forcing it, just start with a small goal, once every few months, build it up, once a month, keep going. I wouldn’t say you have to go to church, but I think it’s an important thing to do if you truly have a heart for god, and want to live in his ways. or if your not a christian, to grow in an awesome way, to guide you on the most awesomest life ever!

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:01:05 +0000

A Christian simply means being a Christ follower.. It is to make a change on the inside of your life. Christ-Followers are not required to go to church, give money, to be good, or to do anything to stay a Christian. It simply means that you have a desire to do those things because your life has been changed.

Saw this wonderful video on what it means to be a christian.. check it out..http://www.crosspointechurch.tv/christianity.html

By: Nia

Nia — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:58:13 +0000

So exactly how often are you supposed to attend church in order to be considered a Christian?

By: Allen

Allen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:50:45 +0000

The bible says you should confront them about it. If they don’t listen, go to another church. But you should never not go regularly to a church at all.

By: Dirtch

Dirtch — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:52 +0000

If you take away anything negatively aimed at someone in all these post, I’d like to say you all just got a little more church this week by just reading others responses. Being part of Christ has two parts. Love God. Love your neighbor. Yes there are ways of growing closer and having a deeper relationship, but those are completely different for everyone. I do it through helping others just as a good friend when needed and in music that I play. The music happens to be at a service, but a very relaxed one. The main part is staying true to yourself and Jesus. If you are skipping church, and it happens to be the way you grow, then I would think over your reasons for missing. But if you just don’t get a thing from sitting in the pews, find another outlet. Try music groups in the church, youth ministry maybe, any other ministries ( I work with kids too, notice much? Lol ) Maybe donating time somewhere really touches you. The main thing is to have that time and keep at it. Do what you can and remember it is different for everyone, so please don’t fall into the negative sterotype we get and tell anyone they are wrong. Be like Christ, accept them for who they are.

By: Ted

Ted — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:00:42 +0000

The overall comments, thus far, seem to agree that church attendance is not required in order for someone to call themselves a Christian, however, it’s also very clear that God would like us to gather together to worship Him and to read/study His word and to pray to Him – – as a “family”.

Christianity, for whatever reason(s), has splintered itself into so many different denominations and sects that it has become irrelevant in the eyes of many, many non-Christians world-wide. Those Christians who are not associated with a church, and are searching for one, might find difficulty to discover which one truly teaches “the true gospel according to the Bible”, because every Christian Denomination or Independent Christian church says that “they” are the only one that “truly” understands and preaches God’s Word.

So, I ask the question: if a Born Again Christian is having difficulty discovering which church will really give nourishment to their spirit, do they, by not attending any church, but extend Matthew 6:5-8 to include more than prayer (personal bible study, etc.), while emulating Christ in word and deed in their community, do they relinquish the privilege of calling themselves a Christian??

By: Nia

Nia — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:11:37 +0000

How can we ever strengthen our faith in Yeshua ( Our Lord and Savior’s true hebrew name) if we are not a part of a ministry? The bible says that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17). This chapter discusses the importance of being a part of a ministry. Having a church family is a great support system and will help our relationship with Masiach (Christ) grow. Don’t get me wrong, the building itself is not what makes us Christians, but it is the body of Masiach (Christ), in other words, the people, the ministry. I am aware that some people are detoured from attending churches due to bad experiences. Shaul (Paul) describes this in 1 Timothy 1:19 as shipwrecked faith. This can oftenttimes happen and is very unfortunate. For those who have experienced this, I would pray that God would lead you to a church that is teaching the truth and to heal you from your broken wounds. Shalom…

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:50:52 +0000

Church attendance is not required to be a believer in Jesus Christ. God’s word, though tells us “Do not forsake the getting together of the saints”. We need to be in fellowship with other believers.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:29:37 +0000

The reality is God wants us to dwell in His house for worhsip. This means find a church that is teaching the true gospel according to the BIBLE. We as Christian really need to realize that we do not go to church for people. We attend church to get the Word. If some people could stop getting hung up on materialistic things and focus on serving others, like we are called to do then this topic would not be an issue.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:35:23 +0000

The church is the body of Jesus Romans 12 and 1 cor. 12. in order to be connected to the head we must be a part of a body. If you sever a part of the body it will only live for a short time then it will die. Just as a Christian must be apart of a body to stay connected to the head being Jesus. Does that mean we must be at church every time the door is open I don’t think so but Heb 10:25 tells us not to give up meeting together as some has made a habit of doing. The eye cannot say i don’t need you Just as I cant say to my sister you are not my sister she will always be my sister even if i decide to not associate with her. Jesus spent his time hanging around a bunch of sinners. And then we come up with excuses why we don’t want to hang with the body because its full of sinners. Rom 3:23 we need to get over our self righteousness by thinking we are better that the others even in Luke 18:13 the tax collector attempted to worship with the Samaritan but one of them lacked humility. We need each other and its only arrogance for us to say we don’t. SO I’m not says find a church of your choice put pray that God will direct you to his body that is teaching the truth.