What does the Bible say about why go to church?
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The Bible teaches that believers should gather regularly with God’s people for worship, instruction, fellowship, mutual encouragement, and growth in Christ. Hebrews 10:24-25 calls Christians not to neglect meeting together, but to stir one another toward love and good works. In the gathered church, God’s Word is preached and faith is nourished through hearing it, as Romans 10:17 teaches. Acts 2:42 portrays the early believers devoted to teaching, fellowship, prayer, and the breaking of bread. Christ also promises His special presence among those gathered in His name in Matthew 18:20. Church is not merely a duty, but a God-given means of grace and a foretaste of the joyful unity described in Psalm 133.
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- Hebrews 10:25
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
- Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."
- Romans 10:17
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
- Exodus 20:8
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
- Acts 2:42
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
- Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron; So a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
- Hebrews 10:24
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
- Psalms 84:10
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
- Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
- Psalms 133:1-3
[1] > See how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity! [2] It is like the precious oil on the head, That ran down on the beard, Even Aaron's beard; That came down on the edge of his robes; [3] Like the dew of Hermon, That comes down on the hills of Zion: For there Yahweh gives the blessing, Even life forevermore.
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