I have been going through a searching series called "Have You Forgotten the Why?" Basically why we go to church. I have been a bit torn lately and unsure if Ive made the best decision just going to this new church for now.
His teaching has been that we go to church for the Word of God/to renew our minds, so that we can stand strong against the enemy. I completely agree with this. And they are amazing teachers.
But I realize, like they don't have Sunday night service. And though I studied at home, still have felt a bit down. I guess it is because I've never missed. But I am just going to one for now.
So I am wondering if church is for more then just the Word. Otherwise, why go. Here are thoughts on top of my head.
We go to church for:
1. Accountability to remain walking in the Spirit
2. I want to say music, the Word of God is also sharing through the Worship and I am drawn more to hymns/Gospel type with some contemporary like my current church home rather then the band/newer songs I don't really know at the new church.
3. Doctrine- I think my main question in my mind is on the gifts of the Spirit and how important it is to go to a church that teaches and practices tongues as a prayer language, prophecy, words of wisdom/knowledge.
4. The church body-fellowship among believers/etc. It is hard to measure this after years at the my current one right now.
5. Where I can best serve God.
So why do you go to church? Is there a wrong answer if the church believes God's Word.
His teaching has been that we go to church for the Word of God/to renew our minds, so that we can stand strong against the enemy. I completely agree with this. And they are amazing teachers.
But I realize, like they don't have Sunday night service. And though I studied at home, still have felt a bit down. I guess it is because I've never missed. But I am just going to one for now.
So I am wondering if church is for more then just the Word. Otherwise, why go. Here are thoughts on top of my head.
We go to church for:
1. Accountability to remain walking in the Spirit
2. I want to say music, the Word of God is also sharing through the Worship and I am drawn more to hymns/Gospel type with some contemporary like my current church home rather then the band/newer songs I don't really know at the new church.
3. Doctrine- I think my main question in my mind is on the gifts of the Spirit and how important it is to go to a church that teaches and practices tongues as a prayer language, prophecy, words of wisdom/knowledge.
4. The church body-fellowship among believers/etc. It is hard to measure this after years at the my current one right now.
5. Where I can best serve God.
So why do you go to church? Is there a wrong answer if the church believes God's Word.