MUST YOU GO TO CHURCH?
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus spoke of His Church, which represents His body on earth (I Corinthians 12:5-14). “For as the body is one, and hath many members, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are 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. For the body is not one member, but many” (1 Corinthians 12:12-14).
We are the body and Christ is the head. All Christians (born again) are members of His body, and of one another (1 Corinthians 12:27). And just as different parts of the human body cannot function in isolation, the different members of the body of Christ cannot function effectively on their body. This is because God gave different gifts and calling to members of the Church, so that the whole church may benefit (1 Corinthians 12:18-24; Ephesians 4:11-12).
Attending Church is therefore in obedience
to God’s will, and enables us to bless and edify each other with different gifts of God – miracles, healing, prophecy etc. you are able to obtain a better understanding of the Word that is taught, hear testimonies and witness miracles. Praying and worshipping God together, brings on a “corporate anointing” of the Holy Spirit, ministering to each member of the congregation in a specify manner
(Hebrews 10:25; Acts 1:14; Psalms 133:1- 2).
Walking in the Word on your own is an uphill tasks when you are not attending a “Spirit-filled” Church; but participating fully in such a Church enables you to find out a more about the Church and her embers. You are also able to develop your spirit (the inner man) to maturity. This makes your alk in the Word easier and more productive.
As a Christian, you must identify with a local assembly, a Church you can call activities. Otherwise, you’ll deprive yourself of a lot of God’s blessings and will be walking out of line with the Word.
Now that you are born again, walk in the consciousness of who you are.
GROWING UP
The Bible says that as you hear God’s Word, faith comes to you. I recommend the following messages for your spiritual development these messages are designed to show you how to be fruitful and productive and cause faith to rise in your heart to do just that. Get yours today and see a transformation in your life.
1. Now that you are born again (1 tape)
2. Explaining Christianity (1 tape)
3. Growing up in the Word (1 tape)
4. Growing to maturity
5. Building your spirit (1 tape)
6. Being filled with the Spirit (1 tape)
7. Victory in the Word (1 tape)
8. The New Birth series (12 tapes)
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