Grandpa Grizzly here,
Today, we should be worshiping the father in Spirit and Truth. Our God cannot be contained in buildings of brick and mortar. It is built in the hearts of believers. It is so vital to examine the practices of the christian church and see if they line up with the word. The way believers met in the first-century is an example for us to meditate on. This is the example that we can look to to see the reality of how Christians should live together. I am not saying this in a legalistic way, but speaking the truth in love.
Grandpa Grizzly
Good point!
ReplyDeleteThe Body of Christ did not have church buildings for the first 150 years of its existence. Preachers were welcomed, but also encouraged to move on so as to discourage freeloading off the body. Elders were keepers of the faith rather than acting as the financial or building fund committee. Everyone participated in the fellowship according to their gifts. They did not go to church to get, but to build others up in the faith. Naturally I could go on, but the Bible and church history do better than I could. Thanks for your ministry!