:angel: Discussion Questions

[SeniorSeeker]

Good Morning Fellow Seekers

1. Is church membership a necessary condition for salvation? Or do we join the church for other reasons? If so, what are they? What great advantages do we have being part of a body? At the same time, what things must we be careful of and watch out for?

2. Some people say: "I have stopped going to church. When I attended, it left me empty. When I go out in nature, I have a deeper religious experience than when I listen to an uninteresting sermon." What & how would you reply to such a person?

3. Dwell more on the issue regarding ethnic diversity in our church. Why, of all people, should Christians be the most accepting and loving of others, regardless of ethnic differences? What could be done to help us better live up to what we know the Lord would have us do regarding the important question of racial and ethnic harmony?

Summary:
The church is a divine initiative. It is God's Church rather than our church. We are members of the Bod of Christ each of us with our own distinct function

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks SeniorSeeker for another very good post! I went to church when I did attend to receive more of God's Holy Word and good fellowship among the members. I also joined in when I could to be part of the service as well as others.....a member feels better about themself and knowing they are doing Good for Jesus by joining in and giving something besides just money. The Spirit of God within us moves mightily by worshipping Him in Spirit and in truth!

One thing we need to be aware of in church, work or anywhere is not to lift ourselves up in pridefulness and think our way is the only way to do things or get them done. Each member has their own works to do....just like our body's members and working together in unity is what happens when God is the head of the body, the family and the church! Many have been split up because of pride, jealousy and it should be done my way or hit the highway.

I love attending a Holy Ghost Spirit-filled church with testimonies, songs, praise and readings from the Bible, poetry or any other that glorifies our blessed Savior, Jesus! Amen! God Bless! Betty