The Importance Of Church

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27

The importance of church. What is church? While most churches today have buildings, a church is more than just a building — it is the gathering together of true believers in Jesus Christ. In the first century, those who had accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior would gather together. Here is a description of the first Christians gathering together.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Notice how many ways the early Christians met together. They met at the temple; they met in homes; they met to hear the apostles’ teaching. Today, in most parts of the world, you can gather with other Christians. Ask God to lead you to a good church if there is one near you, one where the Bible is preached as the Word of God and where the focus is on accepting Christ as your Savior. Perhaps in addition to church you can also gather with other Christians in a home or small group and receive teaching and encouragement to follow the Lord.

Remember, a church is more than just a building, it is true Christians gathered together. It is very important for your Christian growth that you seek to be part of a good church if at all possible.

So, this week, let us pray that

• God will lead you and other new Christians to great churches to be a part of
• God will help Christians all over the world to participate actively in their local churches
• God will encourage and fill with His Holy Spirit our staff and volunteers at Global Media Outreach

THANK YOU so much for your prayers. Prayer is talking with God. God hears your prayers when you pray in faith in Jesus’ name and He will answer your prayers.

May God bless you as we pray together for the world to be reached for Jesus Christ.