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"I do not believe in any church"
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Matthew 16:18 "
1Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."
The presence of truth is indicative of the presence of the church because the church is the custodian of the truths of God. Because truth exists in this world the true church also exists.
1Corinthians 1:2 "Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:"
The true church is one made up of people sanctified in Christ Jesus through faith. There are such many in the world.
1Corinthians 12:28 "And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, administrators, various kinds of tongues."
The church has been heavily equipped by God to be the saviour of the world. If there is no true church then the world can never be saved. God therefore ensures the church's existence and growth because He loves the world.
1Corinthians 15:9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God."
It is a great disadvantage to anyone who does not recognise the existence and role of the church in this world.
Ephesians 3:10 "To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,"
The church is the source of God's wisdom hidden from all creatures for the redemption of all creation.
Ephesians 1:22 "And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,"
The fullness of all that Christ is is the church and revealed through the church. The church is the highest body God has ever established because it is headed by Christ who is holds the highest authority in all creation.
Ephesians 3:21 "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."
The church is the eternal hiding place of the glory of God
Hebrews 12:23 "To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,"
The church is a highly recognised body on earth by heaven having being established by heaven on earth.
Revelation 3:14 "
God recognises and communicates His intentions to the world through the church.
Matthew 18:20 "
There are so many people who meet in Christ's name. God acknowledges them as His church because they meet with faith in Christ's name.
1John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin."
The evidence that you are walking in the light is your fellowship with the church. The fellowship in the church gives you light and grants you access to the blood that cleanses you from all filth.
"I don't go to church/this church because I study God's word and worship God on my own"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Hebrews 12:22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"
Church is the place where people can contact and access all that is in heaven.
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Church is where we are perfected in God since you can access whatever is not made perfect because it is perfect in another.
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Church is where you can be supplied with what is lacking in your Christian experience.
1Corinthians 12:20 "But now are they many members, yet but one body."
Psalm 133:1 "A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
Church is where we encounter the power and life of God in a great dimension.
"Why should I go to church when the pastor/members has offended me"
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Luke 17:4 "
Church is the place where we learn to forgive and must start forgiving.
Luke 6:37 "
I must forgive to earn mercy and forgiveness.
1Peter 2:18 "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
It is not about the offence but all about respecting honouring and submitting to God's order or divine arrangements in the church.
2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."
I should not allow offences to prevent God's blessings from coming on me through the church.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Timothy 6:1 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed."
What is done against people in authority is done against the name and wisdom of God.
1Timothy 6:2 "And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort."
"I don't go to church because I study God's word and worship God on my own"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
Staying out of fellowship is disrespect for the wisdom of God in establishing the church.
1Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."
It is a grave error to stay out of church because it is the place where we are preserved from all other errors in life.
John 15:4 "
The church is the body of Christ. Abiding in this body is abiding in Christ which is primary for living a fruitful life.
Matthew 18:19 "
The health and power of your prayer is related to church life.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
It is more difficult to live a fruitful Christian life without a fruitful church life.
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Hebrews 12:22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"
Church is the place we are made perfect God judges on our behalf we inherit what is rightfully ours (as God's firstborns) earthly challenges encounter heavenly solutions and a place where we receive angelic ministrations.
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Perfection is impossible without church life.
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
We need other believers to be built up in love.
1Corinthians 12:20 "But now are they many members, yet but one body."
"I will never serve in this church because they don't appreciate my efforts"
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1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Your reward is from God for your service in the church is to God and not to men.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
"Why should I go to church when the pastor/members done this to me"
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Luke 17:4 "
Luke 6:37 "
1Peter 2:18 "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."
People who have been sent to bless you can offend you but it is your faith in God's purpose in them that Matters if you will be truly blessed through them.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Timothy 6:1 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed."
Going to church is honouring God and not about pleasing men.
1Timothy 6:2 "And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort."
"I will never serve in this church, they don't appreciate my efforts"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart needs no encouragement but heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Acknowledgement from God is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting rewards from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God praises those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least act done in God's name shall be rewarded in fully.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from God.
"I don't go to church because I don't feel welcomed cared for or loved there"
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Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved."
Psalm 27:10 "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up."
Isaiah 49:15 "
Isaiah 49:16 "
God's acceptance and love is what really Matters to me.
Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
Mark 4:17 "
I benefit more from the church than offences from it. I should therefore not allow offences to rob of these benefits but rather have strong roots in the church.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Affliction is the evidence of and way to greater appointments.
2Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Offences are devilish strategies to take me out of church and therefore out of godliness
Romans 8:35 "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?"
My love for Christ is proven to be genuine if nothing is able to keep me away from His body which is the church.
"My church, tribe, group, personality etc is the best"
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Proverbs 24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have partiality in judgment.
Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."
1Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."
1Corinthians 12:22 ,22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:",23 "And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our less respectable parts have greater respect."
Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Genesis 1:26 "And God said,
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
"I can't go to church because I have sinned/I am living in sin"
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John 15:5 "
The measure of our connectivity to church is the measure of sin's power under our feet. Sin is therefore a signal to us to increase our connectivity to church and not a signal to be out of church because the more we stay out of church the more the power of sin dominates our lives
Ephesians 1:22 ,22 "And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,",23 "Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all."
"My church,tribe, group, personality etc is the best there is"
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Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
The only measure of my value is the measure of Christ I value in my life
2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
Mark 12:31 "
Love is the expression of the value of a thing or a person. Loving my neighbor (another tribechurch person etc) as myself(own tribe church etc) as commanded by God reveals that God has placed the same importance on all tribes churches etc
Revelation 5:9 "And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;"
When we pride ourselves in our own tribe group or personality we limit our faith in the power of our redemption and consequently we limit our walk in the priceless power of redemption
"I don't go to church because I become busy with other things"
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Matthew 6:33 "
Going to church is seeking the Kingdom of God which is the only key to all all good valuable and perfect thing you need
Matthew 13:44 "
"'I don't go to church because church is boring'"
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Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Church is the place God has ordained for man to experience the fullness of joy and fulfillment of desires
Matthew 18:20 "
"I want to passionately worship and praise God but I fear what people might think"
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2Samuel 6:20 ,20 "Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!",21 "And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, who chose me before your father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I make merry before the LORD.",22 "And I will yet be more contemptible than this, and will be abased in my own sight: and of the maidservants whom you have spoken, of them shall I be held in honor.",23 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.
You cannot be despicable passionatly worshipping and praising God
Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Passionate praise and worship is commanded of God
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
1Thessalonians 2:4 "But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
The honour we sacrifice for God's sake is what we reap many times
"I don't go to church because I don't believe in a lot of the things they do there"
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Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:"
The knowledge of Christ is the most important motivation for going to church
1Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified."
John 4:24
"I don't go to church/I am not active in church because it is full of hypocrites"
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Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Church is for perfecting people and not for perfect people
1John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
The fact that there are hypocrites proves that there are genuine Christ-like people in church
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Luke 7:23 "
My blessing depends on overcoming every offence I have against the body of Christ which is the church
"I don't serve in church but I go to church regularly, that is enough"
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John 15:2 "
Abiding in Christ is abiding in His body-the church abiding in the church means being fruitful and being fruitful in church means serving in church
Ephesians 4:12 "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"
Revelation 5:10 And have made us unto our God a kingdom and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Every child of God is a priest of God and thus must serve in church
"I don't go to all church meetings but I go to church on Sundays, that is enough"
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Psalm 84:4 Blessed are they that dwell in your house: they will be still praising you. Selah.
Dwelling in God's house is the lot of every child of God and dwelling in God's house means more than coming to church on Sundays
Psalm 65:4 "Blessed is the man whom you choose, and cause to approach unto you, that he may dwell in your courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, even of your holy temple."
Psalm 92:13 ,13 Those that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.,14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be healthy and flourishing;,15 "To show that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him."
"I can't go to church because I don't have good dress to wear"
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Zechariah 3:4 "And he answered and spoke unto those that stood before him, saying,
1Samuel 16:7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel,
John 4:24
"I will be saved because I am committed to the church"
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John 6:70 "Jesus answered them,
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
"No man of God can be trusted"
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2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."
Jeremiah 3:15 "
"Why should I go to church, my life is better than the people who go"
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Matthew 19:30
"I will stop church because the people there are very critical and judgmental"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
"I don't have any serious need, why should I be so committed to church"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
"I will stop this church because they don't care for their members"
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2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."
"I can go to any church I want"
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Jeremiah 3:15 "
You discover the church God gives you. You don't just choose church
"God wants me to be in this church, that is why He made me to be born into it"
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Jeremiah 3:15 "
You discover the church God has given you. You don't just choose church
"Every church must be from God"
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1John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
"I don't belong to any church, I just go to any church I want from time to time"
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Psalm 92:13 Those that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Your flourishing depends on your plantedness in church. Plantedness means being committed to one church
"I only come to church because of the preaching"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Hebrews 12:22 ,22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,",23 "To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,"
A true church is one built on the rock that Jesus is the messiah the author of eternal salvation. There are many churches with this rock as foundation because the gates of hell cannot prevent the existence and growth of the true church.