Newman20:



Humans beware of this enslaved being.

psucc:
It matters a lot.
Reason:
So many churches are reserviour for hell fire. Though they still shout Jesus, their Jesus maybe different from the one you innocently know. Their teachings and practices are at variance with biblical truth.

And of course, they allow you to go on with "life" after all, "once saved, forever save'. They allow all kinds of lifestyle, including indecent dressing, etc.

More so, they look the other way on the shortcomings of the brethren. No form of discipline.

The worst is that, the above had found its way into the Church of Christ - those preparing souls for the Kingdom. Most of our Pastors are after financial members. They do not care about what sought of job the brother/sister is doing provided he pays his tithe, gives bountiful offerings and support the church projects. Oh! that's a member in good standing!

May God help us.

ictplotter:
[s]My question is, which church did jesus or his disciples worship? Christianity was perfect by christ without disunity during his life time.. some thousand years after his death. A Jewish rapist and prosecutor called saul, who latter rebrand himself as paul, brainwashed the entire Christians into his religious by impersonating and hiding under the good work of jesus christ. Christianity is an indirect religion of christ but direct religion of paul. Paul the founder of Christianity is confusionist and naturally christianity are bound with alot of confusions. It sound stupid, as a Christian telling me to mind the church i worship with. How do we know the really church? When every church claim to be the best.[/s]

itzmarvyx:

Ever read the Scriptures "don't forsake the fellowship of the brethren" and "iron sharpens iron?"

ILoveDemMANNA:
Culled:

A Bible Believing Church that preaches more on Salvation rather than Prosperity is what a True Christian should go to.

nairanaira12:
To me, it doesn't matter so long as the church confesses Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

God will never judge anyone based on your church. He will judge you based on your personal relationship with him.

I've seen many C&S churche members that refuse to stain themselves with sin, while I've seen members of RCCG and even winners that eat sin like it is snacks.

Judge by yourself, will God now judge them based on their churches? Never!

MrGoood:
God is everywhere, Pray from your bedroom and you will see wonders, Help the less privileged and be kind to everyone, Christianity is not more than that.

itzmarvyx:

Ever read the Scriptures "don't forsake the fellowship of the brethren" and "iron sharpens iron?"

InvertedHammer:
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Your church matters a lot.
Some take one offering while some take multiple offerings. There are different levels of extortion depending on church. So make sure to go to the ones that don't empty your pockets.

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STENON:
Life is very simple. Religion makes everything complicated.
Live and let others live is the golden rule !!!

itzmarvyx:

Ever read the Scriptures "don't forsake the fellowship of the brethren" and "iron sharpens iron?"

Ezeaku21:
please can I get the Bible quote for that " don't forsake the fellowship...?"

freeborn02:


You can listen to Christian messages and watch videos to get sharpened. I learned a lot from Oyedepo without ever visiting his church for once.

Timothyoj:


Yes you are right bro, but human beings have destroyed so many Christian dealings and they took it deeper that we all think of.

Your heart is key bro.....

JMAN05:


'Church won't take you to heaven.' 'In heaven, God will not ask you which church you attended'. 'Be spiritual, not religious, your church doesn't matter, what matters is your heart, after all there are good people in every religion'.

Does that sound similar to what you ve said before? Perhaps you had to say that to someone who finds fault with your church, or who advise that you change your faith. You are not the only one with that opinion. Many who believe it favor non-denominational churches or ministries. They inter-faith with others of different faith. However, what does the Bible say? Does church matter?

At Matt 7:13,14, Jesus spoke about two roads. One leading to life and the other leading to death. Some may posit that the two roads and two gates refer to two types of humans - righteous and unrighteous people - That the bad people are much more than the righteous. But how can that be, if the broad road refers to bad people, how can bad people also go in through it? It's like in Maths, you say let X represent water pipe, and let Y represent water. Then we still come and say water will go in through Y. Is that logical? You can only say Y will go in through X.

Therefore, we can say that the two roads represent true and false religion. Many are in through the false religion, while few are FINDING the true religion. Ok, but that should refer to false religions like Islam, Traditional religions, Hinduism etc. Well, Jesus words continuous, after speaking of false prophets and the good and bad tree, in verses 21-23, he continued.

He said:

"Not everyone saying to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my father who is in the heavens will. 22. Many will say to me in that day: 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name? 23 And then I will declare to them: 'i never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!'.

From the above words of Jesus, we can agree that he was even specifically talking about Christian religion (The good and bad trees). He was contextually positing that false Christian churches will abound, many will flow into it.

Someone will say, 'this refers to those who do the work of God, but they don't live by Bible principles. God can use a pastor, even though the pastor is into sin'. But did we notice what Jesus said above? He said he NEVER knew them. Meaning that God has not been using them all along. 'But' someone may inquire, 'my pastor doesn't use charms, nor any talisman, but he performs many miracles by God's name'.

Yes, Jesus says such people will exist, they will perform powerful works by Jesus name. But Jesus doesn't use them.

But can't I be in such a church and still follow my Bible?

Can we consider that next..

WILLuKPquiet:


You are not far wrong as you made a point though.
Church matters very very much. Lots of Churches are dens of Satan. Their foundation is evil and many preach heresies.

Where in the Bible did Jesus support rituals. They would tell you we will do "Eto" for you. Sometimes they call it "ise" (work)

They take women to the streams to bath for them. Give them soaps and all manner to use.

Church matters. And before you can know if your Church is genuine, you would be rooted in the word yourself.

Remain blessed.