The church is a hospital for sinners ,to build each other up ,to listen to the word of God and most importantly to worship God with others, in Jesus Christ the foundation of the church!
Beloved, I get what you are saying, but the Church is not a hospital. It means “a gathering” or “the called”. It is by the testimony of Christ we believe God raised Him from the dead, that He was and is everything He spoke and speaks about himself by that testimony. And as a result of his resurrection He has committed to us the treasure of the Gospel in “earthen vessels” (2 Corinthians 4) to preach the word and grow his church. He has called us to live a holy life, not for anything that we have done, but according to His own purpose and grace. He is coming back for His bride, The Church. Not a hospital. Amen.
@@Hakeem597 Right? Not hospital! In my church now two members decided to live together without marriage, for life... And pastory says it's a hospital, said before... And I hate them all... Wanna say Bye
@@blagoneraspadljivonanebesima Dont hate them, but rather confess to them the truth on this matter. Even in front of the whole congregation if you must. If they reject the truth, leave.
@@mrstea1813 That's why I used the word "hate". I know I will stand alone in my complaints. It's said we have no hierarchy, but me talking in front of everyone would be anathema for me, not the fornicating ones. Pastor decided. I feel hate because I'm torn between reality and the change I believe time could bring. Yet I doubt it. I see we are all there not for Christ but for not walking alone, because if we were for Christ sin couldn't get in. Even Lord's Supper is postponed because of this...
why does it have be at a building called "church"? where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, there i am in their midst. the "church" i have watched is all about that offering plate passed around at the end after you have been given the placebo pill of "being served" ... you have been "served" someone's opinion of scripture ... does that someone weep anyone's tears with them or walk in anyone's sorrows with them? NOT THE ONES I HAVE WATCHED true story. a few years ago i stopped at a bp gas station and shared a bit with the checkout clerk. a poor woman. she seemed open to church. i knew of a local church right there within 2 miles of the gas station (to which she also lived very close by). i contacted a couple home group leaders AND the pastor saying so and so at such and such bp gas station is open to going to church. NEVER HEARD FROM THE PASTOR. you see, she didn't fit the demographic of the middle to upper middle class "paying customer" they were looking for ... but their web site says this: "making disciples for Jesus Christ" WHAT A JOKE! pastors push for "go to church" because that is their money gathering opportunity. many of these so-called shepherds literally work 5-10 hours a week but get paid as though it was 40 ... that is illicit gain ... something that has a value of 2 is presented as though it has a value of 10, so it can get compensated at a 10 level if you went to a grocer and found out he tampered with the scale in his fruits and vegetables section to show 5% more weight than what was on the scale, what do you conclude about that man? the only reason you would keep shopping there is that there are no other viable options in your area. what does God think of that 5% tampering? we now have men operating church with 200% and 300% markup as they "serve" you prepared sermons ... where are prepared sermons in the Bible? NO. FEAKING. WHERE. prepared sermons open the door for men to embed personal agenda and personal ambition into their "preaching" Stephen preachead an extemporaneous sermon to the sanhedrin which is captured in Scripture. THAT'S THE REAL PREACHING UNMIXED WITH PERSONAL AMBITION. stephen got stoned for it. these men enjoy an undergirding pay-check in perpetuity. real sermons are prepared by the Spirit and they are extemporaneous by vessels who are useful to the Master. prepared sermons open the dorr for every fake con and wolf to set up shop and peddle the message of Jesus
I felt the same way about going to church and the errors until I got away from the Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel/NAR/Charismatic churches. Being around that stuff really will have you looking sideways at the church in general. I am glad recently to have found a Biblically sound, expositional teaching, and Scripturally accurate worship songs singing church with no theatrics. It's a breath of fresh air.
I love going to church and worshipping with ppl but honestly I feel what’s the purpose of coming together with other believers when other believers don’t even wanna be friends or have communication with one another?
Amen!!! I feel that same way! I attend church and know there will always be those who choose not to associate themselves with other church goers. I question it often! God bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@vanessadobbins6885 Amen. I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks like this. I love God and church but sometimes I just think that this isn’t what Jesus or the apostles had in mind when they created the church and what it’s supposed to be.
the purpose is obedience to God. You don't know who's path you will cross if you continue doing what you should... which is to assemble with fellow believers. you don't measure what you should do for God based on what other believers are doing or not doing.
I believe the point he's making is the majority of these "churches" today are in error as opposed to the first century church. For the most part the first church followed the apostles doctrine. When there was error those things were quickly addressed by Paul and others. How does one assemble and build one another up when people are being taught wrong? What fruit is going to come from that? Most places have their own doctrines and what they believe based upon denominations. In the early church they were all in one accord (Acts 4:32). I believe there's a need to get back to sound biblical teaching without the denominations, fame, prosperity, showmanship, etcetera. Until then...
this is a funny comment. back then they were only few thousands, today over 1 billion. you think there wont be differences in doctrine now? lolol . the differences are so minor that it doesnt justify in any way not going to church.. in the last days there will be a falling away. you can see it already by the great numbers of empty seats in the church.
@@vicentiu67 the number of people doesn't matter. Has the bible changed since then? No, people have changed the bible to fit there personal theology and denominations. Where is Christmas, Easter, and such holidays commanded in the bible? Why do you participate in things that YAH is against? Why do the majority of these so called pastors have no job outside of ministry? Ministry isn't a job you earn an income from. Ministry is free. Neither Yahusha, one prophet, apostle, etcetera were paid a salary for ministry. This reality alone is just one example of these churches being in error. The gospel is a free gift. If these preachers want money, go get a job. The bible commands us to work 6 days and rest. Standing in a pulpit for 1 hour on Sunday and getting paid $50,000-$100,000 per year to preach a sermon is wrong. Tithes are not biblical and offerings are for the maintenance of the church, taking care of widows 60 years and older, Elders who are unable to work any longer(1 Timothy 5:9) and the poor. Not for paying staff members salaries. The church isn't a business. It's a house of prayer for all people. The point is we were supposed to follow the same doctrine of the apostles that's in every bible. Nothing has changed, only the people.
@@whymindsetmatters youre wrong on all levels. stop trying to justify youre lack of commitment to the gathering together with these foolish arguments. if it was up to ur judgement., there would be no church active today, lol. good grief, you're so arrogant and immature to think that you dont need to be faithful to a local church under the authority of a pastor, with these unbiblical ignorant arguments,. just read in the Word about the importance of our fellowship together and the importance of a pastor, and about what the offerings are for, . lets just afree to disagree., you just dont love fellowshipping with others, and you love staying home and do something else instead. and avoid the offerings too. lol. the church supports financially the church and the ministers. and this has nothing to do with business. you make no sense. church goer hater. lol
The first century was no where near as unified as you are making it out to be. There were multiple competing groups with multiple views of Christ's message. As Pauline Christianity come to dominate these competing forms of Christianity dwindled away. Keep in mind that the accounts of the early church in the scriptures only tell part of the story.
corey, i have a lot of respect for you. i have to say that i agree with mcmillen. the way church is implemented today has many problems. it's a gathering, yes, but it is controlled by men in many ways and can, and has been used for personal gain and socioeconomic enlargement. a man can now become rich from "church" unchecked, unquestioned and unchallenged. it is a total disgrace and it what mcmillen says about church format being arrived at through proof-texting is spot-on. nowhere does the scripture say we have a church who is under a pastor and he preaches once per week in a pulpit and without his preaching there is no body life. these things aren't there because they create HIERARCHY which is a complete contradiction of body life. mcmillen also makes the point that the bible does not list any qualifications for pastors. if you think about it, that means "church under THE pastor" ends up becoming a polluted free-for-all. this has invited in td jakes, steven futick, joel osteen, craig groeschel and on and on. and everyone thinks it is legit. WELL IT IS NOT LEGIT. this has happened because of man-made tradition which only serves to contradict and counteract many teachings in scripture. i have watched "church" after "church" where sunday service is more important than love one another. love one another is actually in the bible, sunday service is not. i don't 100% agree with mm, but he shows a ton of understanding of what God has done in Christ, far better than many so-called "pastors" who do a wonderful job of getting people to personally support them and their "awesome church" but no so much for love one another.
I have been following Christ since 2017 and I have struggled with having a steady church home. Corey it is hard to keep attending churches that don't line up with scripture. This is what I have encountered: 1. A lot of preaching and no teaching. 2. Everyone running the church, except the pastor. 3. The pastor has been married two or three times, while the first wife still lives. 3. The pastor is in a fraternity and wears his Greek letters in the pulpit, and has masons on the deacon board. 4. Homosexual worship leaders and musicians. 5. It's all about the pastor, not God. 6. Female pastors...I'll stop there. This is what all of the churches in my town are about. I LOVE church, but not what it has become. It's not the same. All I wanted was the pure truth of God's word, no compromising. I'm not condemning or shunning church. I just feel it pulls me away from God, because they have too much going on. I've been praying for a church home where I can be grow spiritually. I've learned more about God and His word outside of church. It's sad. I'm not perfect, but I am new to the faith. It's very easy to end up following the wrong thing, because you think it's ok because the pastor is doing it.
I’m sure he’s speaking of these modern churches that preach prosperity gospel and puts little emphasis on salvation, repentance and righteousness.. the kind of churches that extort money from its congregates
I am a member of a church and when I attend the “church building”, I am just there to volunteer. Otherwise I don’t attend every Sunday like I use to. Church today is not like what it used to be. It’s just a lot of entertainment.
If you were church hurt, learn to forgive, and move to the next corner, the chances are you may find the right church,we need each other in this walk, that is why Christ is identify as his body
Amen and Amen!!! We are to come together (it’s not mandatory), however, it does us good to fellowship together to Praise, Worship and Magnify our Lord and Savior!!!!! We have the opportunity to lift up and encourage each other in Jesus’ Name. There is a brotherhood and sisterhood that is so powerful and important when we assemble together. It does not make you not a child of God if you don’t!!!! But why not come together with those who share the same faith…in Christ Jesus?!?!? God bless🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hey Corey, I say to do what God's word says, not how we feel or think. Check out these scriptures: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 John 1:7, Matthew 18:20, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:4-5, Galatians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 John 1:3, Romans 16:17, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 28:19-20. As long as the body fellowships together, it can be in a prayer meeting, bible study, home church or a more formal setting, but we should come together often in accordance with scripture.
The scripture said whose house “we are” we are the house. The scripture was very clear. You just didn’t interpret it properly. The gentleman was correct.
Actually, the so-called 'gentleman' is not correct. It's obvious that this fella is a wolf masquerading as a teacher. He is attacking the 'congregation' by only emphasizing 'errors'.
The only reason I would say is if you’re having to take care of someone or if that person is bed ridden some truck drivers when they’re on the road they don’t have time to go to church
Pastors should NOT name a church building after themselves or have a selfie of themselves anywhere on the building. Thats a red flag in itself. Oftentimes many fear the pastor and dont fear the Lord Jesus Christ. Going to church does not earn the favor and covering of the Lord. Obedience to HIM does.
Brother Cory, I’d like to add to your excellent points, how will God use the gifts and talents He gave us to minister to others if we don’t want to assemble! Before I got sick, I was a Sunday school teacher, a Praise and Worship leader and choir Director, who was I going to teach, direct and minister to in song in my house? He is just trying to legitimise not going to church! That’s reckless! People need to seek the Lord God for themselves to find out the plans God has for them!
He is actually correct about all he said, all are responsible for their own iniquity. Its all pagan set up. It was only Jacob gathering, it wasn't everyone. The sinners were not gathering with the priests. The priests served in the temple but the people stood outside. They also didn't gather every week. “Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.” John 4:21-26 KJV “They that trust in the LORD Shall be as mount Zion, Which cannot be removed, But abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; Lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O LORD, Unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: But peace shall be upon Israel.” Psalm 125:1-5 KJV He is right and Corey is wrong. “According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's; whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's; and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 KJV He used the scriptures correctly. “And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein; but have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them: therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink. I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them. Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come: and let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters. For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. Yet hear the word of the LORD, O ye women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation. For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men from the streets. Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them. Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised; Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.” Jeremiah 9:13-26 KJV Fulfilled
Peace be unto you, GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR THE KINGDOM!!! NOW MY PROBLEM IS YOUR VIDEOS GIVE US THE NAME OF THE PERSON OR CHURCH IN QUESTION, AND LET'S THE VIDEOS PLAY AND MAKE YOUR CASE. GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH.
2 John 1:12 - "Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full." 3 John 1:13-14 - "I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: but I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face." Fellowship is important as it builds each other up in the faith and our joy is enhanced because of it. The problem with this guy is that he's straw-manning what we're saying as we never say that going to church makes you saved or the opposite, namely that not going to church means that you're not saved. He's just got it totally wrong.
It is important to gather as saints. It expressly and explicitly says why to gather in Hebrew 10:25…and it’s implicated as to why the author of Hebrews wrote that verse. Because there were people who more than likely expressed the same sentiment as this so-called pastor. In the beginning of the Church, the gospel was referred to as “The Way”. Jesus told us that “The Way” would be difficult or hard (Matt 7:13-14) the word used in Greek means “persecuted”. We follow Christ as He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). This is a path we should not walk alone as believers (although it will feel that way at times)….so why do we gather? Because our adversary the devil is as a roaring lion and walks to and fro seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). If you ever watched a lion hunt, he waits for one to be by himself, alone or in isolation…then he attacks. He’ll sow seeds of doubt, confusion, dissension, complaints, etc. To take you off the path of The Way. And we gather as Saints to encourage, exhort, uplift and pray for one another. We need one another. How good and how pleasant it is to dwell together in unity! But don’t be of those who sacrifice to the god of convenience…and feel that meeting with the saints is inconvenient….because soon it will start to erode at your faith…then you will say that about reading your word…then your prayer life will change for the worse…then you can find yourself off of the path and in a ditch spiritually. Because there is the ditch of the world on the right, the flesh on the left and behind you the enemy pursues. But keep you mind on the Good Shepherd….Christ! Who always leads us in triumphant procession as we spread the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. He leads us like a shepherd leads his flock, although we may not be able to see his footprints. He leads and never forsakes. Trust in Jesus Christ. Amen!
We are the church. With all the scandalous things happening in church I listen to ALL pastors with caution. Churches mega or not, seem clickish and high school to me now. I'm not here for that he said, she said church gossip.
People speak of losing salvation as though it is a prize or possession that can be won or lost. Salvation is a relationship, not a prize. Scripture tells us that those who seek God will find Him. You can have a relationship with God that is eternal or you can freely walk away from that relationship at any time which leads to an eternity without God. Nothing is ever “lost”. But the belief that if you “say a prayer and mean it” you are instantly saved is unbiblical. So is the belief that humans are born incapable of seeking God.
@@touchofgrace3217 wrong. romans 8 says very clearly we are saved when we believe and confess, . contradicting God's word is dangerous. you believe what you want, but no one will snatch me from His hand, and nothing will separate me from the love of God. you're just ignorant and foolish to believe such a lie.
I desire to be with fellow Christians but what they call churches are a lot of false teachers in my area, I have sought and went to all in my city except the RC and being on disability I am limited on distance
What about gathering online? Do physical meetings need to take place? If you can see, speak with, or listen to someone? Why do we need to be physically next to a person? To smell them 😂
so i guess youre one of those online meetings fan,. lol well. definitely is not the same experience, and you do it only out of convenience and comfortability . only in church you can really experience the presence and the power of God in a unique way. but hey, you can praise and worship God sitting in ur chair, why bother standing up in church right? or give offerings. lol
@@vicentiu67thanks for telling me why I do certain things brother. 😂 Ever heard of giving money online? Zelle? I think going to a church building is not a requirement and socializing “in person” may or may not be beneficial to all people. If the nearest church is far away, dangerous to attend, or other barriers arise, let’s not be so quick to judge others who don’t have it as easy or good as we do. I’m sure the Holy Spirit and presence of God is not hindered by coordinates on a map. 😅
I’m totally 💯 on coming together but I Believe HIS WORD that says when 2 Or More are gathered in MY NAME HE is in Our midst & It does not mean in a Church ⛪️ Building.
Context matters. Jesus was talking about resolving personal conflicts. He wasn’t saying you can form an ad hoc church by having lunch with your wife or a friend. When you form one of your ad hoc churches, who is the elder? Who is the deacon? How is every gift present?
I thought that back in the day as well. Start at Matt 18:15 and read till you get to that statement. It's about confronting a brother or sister in Christ in order to resolve issues. I was with you back in the day on that statement. Check it out though :)
@@touchofgrace3217 “Attend church or go to hell” isn’t something that would ever be taught in any church I would attend. It’s legalism and contradicts the gospel. If that’s what your faith says, you WILL go to hell because your faith is in yourself, not God. But answering an illegitimate reason does not eliminate good reasons. There are many legitimate reasons a believer should go.
What makes me mad is that those who gather incorrectly can have talks with pastor for an hour and I don't have one minute to say to him they are in the wrong... Silly me, like he doesn't know... The devil is the compromise... Said Henrick Ibsen... And Jesus also 😢
I really feel sorry for this man because he built his whole ministry on trying to tear down the body and he hides behind trying to be biblically correct and I really feel sorry for the day that God humbles him. He’s wrong about women not being able to preach and he’s wrong on this the body of Christ is not a building made of man’s hands the temple we are the temple.and this man has called so many people out for foolish things. I’m very scared for him. He does present a lot of truth, but there’s many things that he presents that are not biblically correct and I pray that when God humbles him he’s not too prideful to admit his wrong.
@@SmartChristiansLife This comment is not made out of ignorance, but rather after careful contemplation. I have repeatedly considered whether I need to make a video addressing some of your teachings, particularly your stance against women preaching and your derogatory remarks towards a prophetess, labeling her as a phony and ignorant person. It is evident that your heart is tainted. After reviewing both of your channels, it became clear that you operate from a place of pride, self-exaltation, and self-righteousness, while hiding behind a facade of correcting the church. Your approach lacks humility, which is quite unfortunate, as you possess valuable insights that could benefit the Kingdom. However, your current path appears to be more of a distraction to the body of Christ. I urge you to reflect on whether you are genuinely contributing to the salvation of souls or if you are becoming a tool that Satan uses to provoke discord. It is disheartening to see someone with potential reduced to being a Christian gossiper.
@@SmartChristiansLife Your remarks seem influenced by pride and a confrontational stance. I question the necessity and benefit of expending energy on a video to critique your views on humility and your interpretations concerning women preaching. Such discussions seem minimally beneficial to the body of Christ, particularly when there are countless lost and suffering souls requiring our attention. Focusing on critiquing another believer does not align with our mission. We must trust that God will guide and humble each of us, including you, as necessary.
He equivocates. The church (ekklesia) is the collective of all believers. A church (synagogos) is a gathering of believers that has a pastor and deacons. Economic and social limitations during the first century are not normative during a time when we don’t have those limitations. His argument is anachronistic.
I think it is very disingenuous to reduce Hebrews 10:25 to being about something as superficial as church attendance and casual fellowship. The author of Hebrews wrote that epistle to the Hebrew Christians because they were under enormous pressure to reject the New Covenant, abandon the Body of Christ and return to Judaism. The flow of that passage is: The old covenant was only a shadow of the ultimate covenant. Animal sacrifice was meant to be a harsh reminder of ongoing sin and how it separates us from a relationship with God, not a means of actual redemption. Only the sacrifice of Jesus can bring redemption Therefore, Do not lose faith in Christ Encourage each other not to lose faith in Christ Do not abandon the Body of Christ as others have done For if you reject Christ and abandon the faith then there remains no more atonement for your sin and you will live in Hell for eternity. ********* Reducing that passage down to what amounts to “go to church or go to hell” is tantamount to returning to the Law…the irony of that is gut wrenching.
You are right it's about Christ But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. It's not about a building but Christ only
Corey, what is it that you are defending? You are using words but what is the gist of your argument? I love you brother but the man is not wrong. Put some Jesus into the conversation.
A lot of men don't go to church because it mainly caters in panders to women wild chastising men despite their best efforts. Any mother's Day sermon is all about praising how great women are. Father's Day sermons are all about men need to do better. None of us are better off alone but not all Church company is good company. I get what you're saying and I also get what the guy on The tick tock is saying. I believe two things can be true at once.
Church building is an obvious deviation from God's will, that's why non of the Christ apostles build Church (building) even in the cases where so many people were saved (Acts 11:21), but there were no Church buildings, it must be for a reason because on the other hand there were synagogues or buildings (for the Jews). The body of Christ (Church) is still manifested in our days without a building by gathering of saints at someone's home.
for a true mature christian, theres no reason not to go to church. none. satan will influence you or try to deceive you from not going to church for different reasons, but the bible is clear about that. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25. too many christians became too comfortable sitting on their couch sunday listening to a sermon online and neglect their local church, and the importance of being under a spiritual authority or leader, bcz they think going to church and enjoying the fellowship with the other saints is overrated, but also this way they dont have to give any money to the church. offerings, lol. if you try to find reasons not to go to church bcz you feel criticized or rejected, or the pastor doesnt give good teaching, or hes not a loving pastor but a false greedy one, or you dont feel loved or no one is talking to you, etc, then, you could look for another church where you will be happy and feel good about everything. no church is perfect. the truth is that you look for reasons not to go to church bcz your love grew cold and your love for the brothers and sisters in the lord also. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 john 1. so, you are in the dark in fact if you dont love going to church which is us . the believers and you dont like to have fellowship, and you dont like praising God and worship him with the congregation, or listening to God teaching you the Word through the pastor, and if u have a gift you dont like to use it in the church for the body of Christ. . and jews were meeting in the temple or in the synagogue which was the house of God, just like the building where saints gather , which is like a house of God or a house of prayer. its just sad, and satan laughs.
I understand. But if in psalms says "I won't watch nothing inappropriate" and Jesus says "sin no more", and Paul say "DON'T SIT WITH BROTHERS WHO FORNICATE", yet pastor lets them live together in fornication? Am I really to give my life to that kind of organization"?
@@blagoneraspadljivonanebesimaare you saying you are looking for the perfect pastor in order to go to church? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are no perfect people. Especially if you’re trying to measure perfection with a human standard, we’ve all fallen short in one way or the other.
The church is a hospital for sinners ,to build each other up ,to listen to the word of God and most importantly to worship God with others, in Jesus Christ the foundation of the church!
Beloved, I get what you are saying, but the Church is not a hospital. It means “a gathering” or “the called”. It is by the testimony of Christ we believe God raised Him from the dead, that He was and is everything He spoke and speaks about himself by that testimony. And as a result of his resurrection He has committed to us the treasure of the Gospel in “earthen vessels” (2 Corinthians 4) to preach the word and grow his church. He has called us to live a holy life, not for anything that we have done, but according to His own purpose and grace. He is coming back for His bride, The Church. Not a hospital. Amen.
@@Hakeem597 Right? Not hospital! In my church now two members decided to live together without marriage, for life... And pastory says it's a hospital, said before... And I hate them all... Wanna say Bye
@@blagoneraspadljivonanebesima Dont hate them, but rather confess to them the truth on this matter. Even in front of the whole congregation if you must. If they reject the truth, leave.
@@mrstea1813 That's why I used the word "hate". I know I will stand alone in my complaints. It's said we have no hierarchy, but me talking in front of everyone would be anathema for me, not the fornicating ones.
Pastor decided.
I feel hate because I'm torn between reality and the change I believe time could bring. Yet I doubt it.
I see we are all there not for Christ but for not walking alone, because if we were for Christ sin couldn't get in.
Even Lord's Supper is postponed because of this...
The church is not a hospital. Please delete this
The wolf always goes after a sheep that is separated from the flock. TC
Yes, so true. We are not islands to ourselves, but a continent of believers who love and need each other.
The church is not a building
God's word says I do not reside I a building made by man's hand.
Amen! Reading is fundamental; most do not read the bible and know what it says.
Amen we need to gather together in worship and praise.
why does it have be at a building called "church"? where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, there i am in their midst.
the "church" i have watched is all about that offering plate passed around at the end after you have been given the placebo pill of "being served" ... you have been "served" someone's opinion of scripture ... does that someone weep anyone's tears with them or walk in anyone's sorrows with them? NOT THE ONES I HAVE WATCHED
true story. a few years ago i stopped at a bp gas station and shared a bit with the checkout clerk. a poor woman. she seemed open to church. i knew of a local church right there within 2 miles of the gas station (to which she also lived very close by). i contacted a couple home group leaders AND the pastor saying so and so at such and such bp gas station is open to going to church. NEVER HEARD FROM THE PASTOR. you see, she didn't fit the demographic of the middle to upper middle class "paying customer" they were looking for ... but their web site says this: "making disciples for Jesus Christ" WHAT A JOKE!
pastors push for "go to church" because that is their money gathering opportunity. many of these so-called shepherds literally work 5-10 hours a week but get paid as though it was 40 ... that is illicit gain ... something that has a value of 2 is presented as though it has a value of 10, so it can get compensated at a 10 level
if you went to a grocer and found out he tampered with the scale in his fruits and vegetables section to show 5% more weight than what was on the scale, what do you conclude about that man? the only reason you would keep shopping there is that there are no other viable options in your area. what does God think of that 5% tampering? we now have men operating church with 200% and 300% markup as they "serve" you prepared sermons ... where are prepared sermons in the Bible? NO. FEAKING. WHERE. prepared sermons open the door for men to embed personal agenda and personal ambition into their "preaching"
Stephen preachead an extemporaneous sermon to the sanhedrin which is captured in Scripture. THAT'S THE REAL PREACHING UNMIXED WITH PERSONAL AMBITION. stephen got stoned for it. these men enjoy an undergirding pay-check in perpetuity. real sermons are prepared by the Spirit and they are extemporaneous by vessels who are useful to the Master. prepared sermons open the dorr for every fake con and wolf to set up shop and peddle the message of Jesus
I felt the same way about going to church and the errors until I got away from the Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel/NAR/Charismatic churches. Being around that stuff really will have you looking sideways at the church in general. I am glad recently to have found a Biblically sound, expositional teaching, and Scripturally accurate worship songs singing church with no theatrics. It's a breath of fresh air.
I love going to church and worshipping with ppl but honestly I feel what’s the purpose of coming together with other believers when other believers don’t even wanna be friends or have communication with one another?
Amen!!! I feel that same way! I attend church and know there will always be those who choose not to associate themselves with other church goers. I question it often! God bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@vanessadobbins6885 Amen. I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks like this. I love God and church but sometimes I just think that this isn’t what Jesus or the apostles had in mind when they created the church and what it’s supposed to be.
the purpose is obedience to God. You don't know who's path you will cross if you continue doing what you should... which is to assemble with fellow believers. you don't measure what you should do for God based on what other believers are doing or not doing.
Where there is 2 or 3 gathered in my name there I will be.
Amen.
Thanks Corey. I used your website to find a church. Been going a few months. Had my first women’s breakfast today. It has been wonderful. Thanks
That's great news!❤
women’s breakfast ??
Is there a page or link on the site w/church suggestions?
I believe the point he's making is the majority of these "churches" today are in error as opposed to the first century church. For the most part the first church followed the apostles doctrine. When there was error those things were quickly addressed by Paul and others. How does one assemble and build one another up when people are being taught wrong? What fruit is going to come from that? Most places have their own doctrines and what they believe based upon denominations. In the early church they were all in one accord (Acts 4:32). I believe there's a need to get back to sound biblical teaching without the denominations, fame, prosperity, showmanship, etcetera. Until then...
this is a funny comment. back then they were only few thousands, today over 1 billion. you think there wont be differences in doctrine now? lolol . the differences are so minor that it doesnt justify in any way not going to church.. in the last days there will be a falling away. you can see it already by the great numbers of empty seats in the church.
@@vicentiu67 the number of people doesn't matter. Has the bible changed since then? No, people have changed the bible to fit there personal theology and denominations. Where is Christmas, Easter, and such holidays commanded in the bible? Why do you participate in things that YAH is against? Why do the majority of these so called pastors have no job outside of ministry? Ministry isn't a job you earn an income from. Ministry is free. Neither Yahusha, one prophet, apostle, etcetera were paid a salary for ministry. This reality alone is just one example of these churches being in error. The gospel is a free gift. If these preachers want money, go get a job. The bible commands us to work 6 days and rest. Standing in a pulpit for 1 hour on Sunday and getting paid $50,000-$100,000 per year to preach a sermon is wrong. Tithes are not biblical and offerings are for the maintenance of the church, taking care of widows 60 years and older, Elders who are unable to work any longer(1 Timothy 5:9) and the poor. Not for paying staff members salaries. The church isn't a business. It's a house of prayer for all people. The point is we were supposed to follow the same doctrine of the apostles that's in every bible. Nothing has changed, only the people.
@@whymindsetmatters youre wrong on all levels. stop trying to justify youre lack of commitment to the gathering together with these foolish arguments. if it was up to ur judgement., there would be no church active today, lol. good grief, you're so arrogant and immature to think that you dont need to be faithful to a local church under the authority of a pastor, with these unbiblical ignorant arguments,. just read in the Word about the importance of our fellowship together and the importance of a pastor, and about what the offerings are for, . lets just afree to disagree., you just dont love fellowshipping with others, and you love staying home and do something else instead. and avoid the offerings too. lol. the church supports financially the church and the ministers. and this has nothing to do with business. you make no sense. church goer hater. lol
@@whymindsetmatters Oh my goodness you are SO RIGHT!!!! None of it is biblical only the woke people know this.
The first century was no where near as unified as you are making it out to be. There were multiple competing groups with multiple views of Christ's message. As Pauline Christianity come to dominate these competing forms of Christianity dwindled away. Keep in mind that the accounts of the early church in the scriptures only tell part of the story.
corey, i have a lot of respect for you. i have to say that i agree with mcmillen. the way church is implemented today has many problems. it's a gathering, yes, but it is controlled by men in many ways and can, and has been used for personal gain and socioeconomic enlargement. a man can now become rich from "church" unchecked, unquestioned and unchallenged. it is a total disgrace and it what mcmillen says about church format being arrived at through proof-texting is spot-on. nowhere does the scripture say we have a church who is under a pastor and he preaches once per week in a pulpit and without his preaching there is no body life. these things aren't there because they create HIERARCHY which is a complete contradiction of body life.
mcmillen also makes the point that the bible does not list any qualifications for pastors. if you think about it, that means "church under THE pastor" ends up becoming a polluted free-for-all. this has invited in td jakes, steven futick, joel osteen, craig groeschel and on and on. and everyone thinks it is legit. WELL IT IS NOT LEGIT. this has happened because of man-made tradition which only serves to contradict and counteract many teachings in scripture. i have watched "church" after "church" where sunday service is more important than love one another. love one another is actually in the bible, sunday service is not.
i don't 100% agree with mm, but he shows a ton of understanding of what God has done in Christ, far better than many so-called "pastors" who do a wonderful job of getting people to personally support them and their "awesome church" but no so much for love one another.
Corey could you do a teaching on head coverings for women in church , and modesty? Appreciate all you do!
I have been following Christ since 2017 and I have struggled with having a steady church home. Corey it is hard to keep attending churches that don't line up with scripture. This is what I have encountered: 1. A lot of preaching and no teaching. 2. Everyone running the church, except the pastor. 3. The pastor has been married two or three times, while the first wife still lives. 3. The pastor is in a fraternity and wears his Greek letters in the pulpit, and has masons on the deacon board. 4. Homosexual worship leaders and musicians. 5. It's all about the pastor, not God. 6. Female pastors...I'll stop there. This is what all of the churches in my town are about. I LOVE church, but not what it has become. It's not the same. All I wanted was the pure truth of God's word, no compromising. I'm not condemning or shunning church. I just feel it pulls me away from God, because they have too much going on. I've been praying for a church home where I can be grow spiritually. I've learned more about God and His word outside of church. It's sad. I'm not perfect, but I am new to the faith. It's very easy to end up following the wrong thing, because you think it's ok because the pastor is doing it.
The church today is a business, it is not of God.
What "Church" are you talking about?
I’m sure he’s speaking of these modern churches that preach prosperity gospel and puts little emphasis on salvation, repentance and righteousness.. the kind of churches that extort money from its congregates
I am a member of a church and when I attend the “church building”, I am just there to volunteer. Otherwise I don’t attend every Sunday like I use to. Church today is not like what it used to be. It’s just a lot of entertainment.
If you were church hurt, learn to forgive, and move to the next corner, the chances are you may find the right church,we need each other in this walk, that is why Christ is identify as his body
Amen and Amen!!! We are to come together (it’s not mandatory), however, it does us good to fellowship together to Praise, Worship and Magnify our Lord and Savior!!!!! We have the opportunity to lift up and encourage each other in Jesus’ Name. There is a brotherhood and sisterhood that is so powerful and important when we assemble together. It does not make you not a child of God if you don’t!!!! But why not come together with those who share the same faith…in Christ Jesus?!?!? God bless🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love your comment. I don't go to church but you weren't condemning but encouraging ❤ God bless you sister
😊😊😊 FOLLOW JESUS
Hey Corey, I say to do what God's word says, not how we feel or think. Check out these scriptures: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 John 1:7, Matthew 18:20, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:4-5, Galatians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 John 1:3, Romans 16:17, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 28:19-20.
As long as the body fellowships together, it can be in a prayer meeting, bible study, home church or a more formal setting, but we should come together often in accordance with scripture.
Thank you Corey.
Amen sir and Amen again!
The scripture said whose house “we are” we are the house. The scripture was very clear. You just didn’t interpret it properly. The gentleman was correct.
Actually, the so-called 'gentleman' is not correct. It's obvious that this fella is a wolf masquerading as a teacher. He is attacking the 'congregation' by only emphasizing 'errors'.
AMEN 🙌🏿
We need church"the gathering", we don't need church "the building". Pretty simple.
Lookat what the UMC is doing. Let the buildings go. 😂
I agree..
The only reason I would say is if you’re having to take care of someone or if that person is bed ridden some truck drivers when they’re on the road they don’t have time to go to church
I haven’t went in years. Poor teaching , people not friendly and I just don’t fit in .
Pastors should NOT name a church building after themselves or have a selfie of themselves anywhere on the building. Thats a red flag in itself. Oftentimes many fear the pastor and dont fear the Lord Jesus Christ. Going to church does not earn the favor and covering of the Lord. Obedience to HIM does.
Brother Cory, I’d like to add to your excellent points, how will God use the gifts and talents He gave us to minister to others if we don’t want to assemble! Before I got sick, I was a Sunday school teacher, a Praise and Worship leader and choir Director, who was I going to teach, direct and minister to in song in my house? He is just trying to legitimise not going to church! That’s reckless! People need to seek the Lord God for themselves to find out the plans God has for them!
true jonni sister. ikr .lol
He is actually correct about all he said, all are responsible for their own iniquity. Its all pagan set up. It was only Jacob gathering, it wasn't everyone. The sinners were not gathering with the priests. The priests served in the temple but the people stood outside. They also didn't gather every week.
“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.”
John 4:21-26 KJV
“They that trust in the LORD Shall be as mount Zion, Which cannot be removed, But abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; Lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. Do good, O LORD, Unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: But peace shall be upon Israel.”
Psalm 125:1-5 KJV
He is right and Corey is wrong.
“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's; whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's; and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.”
1 Corinthians 3:10-23 KJV
He used the scriptures correctly.
“And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein; but have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them: therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink. I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them. Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come: and let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters. For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. Yet hear the word of the LORD, O ye women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation. For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men from the streets. Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them. Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised; Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.”
Jeremiah 9:13-26 KJV
Fulfilled
Question I have for you is how and who made Sunday the Sabbath?
Brothers and sisters in Christ, please help, I was at a church but they are one of those error churches... What can I do to gather ?😢
Literally could defeat him with a singular verse Matthew 16:24… you can’t disciple yourself therefore you need Church
Peace be unto you, GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR THE KINGDOM!!! NOW MY PROBLEM IS YOUR VIDEOS GIVE US THE NAME OF THE PERSON OR CHURCH IN QUESTION, AND LET'S THE VIDEOS PLAY AND MAKE YOUR CASE. GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH.
2 John 1:12 - "Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full."
3 John 1:13-14 - "I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: but I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face."
Fellowship is important as it builds each other up in the faith and our joy is enhanced because of it. The problem with this guy is that he's straw-manning what we're saying as we never say that going to church makes you saved or the opposite, namely that not going to church means that you're not saved. He's just got it totally wrong.
We go to church the fellowship, hear the word of God and worship We don't go to watch other.
Some churches today is designed to keep you out of heaven . Why go to drama..?
Right? Everything not going with the word of Jesus is not right. Yet I can't survive without church, satan will eat me when I'm alone. I don't get it.
I have had conversation with some people that do say that you have to go to a church building and they are very wrong
I believed what that guy was saying at once but because I wanted any excuse getting out of church.
It is important to gather as saints. It expressly and explicitly says why to gather in Hebrew 10:25…and it’s implicated as to why the author of Hebrews wrote that verse. Because there were people who more than likely expressed the same sentiment as this so-called pastor. In the beginning of the Church, the gospel was referred to as “The Way”. Jesus told us that “The Way” would be difficult or hard (Matt 7:13-14) the word used in Greek means “persecuted”. We follow Christ as He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). This is a path we should not walk alone as believers (although it will feel that way at times)….so why do we gather? Because our adversary the devil is as a roaring lion and walks to and fro seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). If you ever watched a lion hunt, he waits for one to be by himself, alone or in isolation…then he attacks. He’ll sow seeds of doubt, confusion, dissension, complaints, etc. To take you off the path of The Way. And we gather as Saints to encourage, exhort, uplift and pray for one another. We need one another. How good and how pleasant it is to dwell together in unity! But don’t be of those who sacrifice to the god of convenience…and feel that meeting with the saints is inconvenient….because soon it will start to erode at your faith…then you will say that about reading your word…then your prayer life will change for the worse…then you can find yourself off of the path and in a ditch spiritually. Because there is the ditch of the world on the right, the flesh on the left and behind you the enemy pursues. But keep you mind on the Good Shepherd….Christ! Who always leads us in triumphant procession as we spread the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. He leads us like a shepherd leads his flock, although we may not be able to see his footprints. He leads and never forsakes. Trust in Jesus Christ. Amen!
We just should not go to any Church, but a Bible base Scriptural teachings Church that preaches the Word of Gpd in its purest form.
The church is in you ,it is about your walk. Not going to a building.
Amen.
We (true believers) are the Church that Jesus Christ Himself founded s Building and the gates of hell shall not prevail against US
We are the church. With all the scandalous things happening in church I listen to ALL pastors with caution. Churches mega or not, seem clickish and high school to me now. I'm not here for that he said, she said church gossip.
I sure hope he will see this.
I'm going to email it to him. It might help him out.
hey corey. '' whose house we are if we hold fast our confidence and the boast if our hope firm until the end'' means that we could lose our salvation?
People speak of losing salvation as though it is a prize or possession that can be won or lost.
Salvation is a relationship, not a prize.
Scripture tells us that those who seek God will find Him. You can have a relationship with God that is eternal or you can freely walk away from that relationship at any time which leads to an eternity without God. Nothing is ever “lost”.
But the belief that if you “say a prayer and mean it” you are instantly saved is unbiblical. So is the belief that humans are born incapable of seeking God.
@@touchofgrace3217 wrong. romans 8 says very clearly we are saved when we believe and confess, . contradicting God's word is dangerous. you believe what you want, but no one will snatch me from His hand, and nothing will separate me from the love of God. you're just ignorant and foolish to believe such a lie.
I desire to be with fellow Christians but what they call churches are a lot of false teachers in my area, I have sought and went to all in my city except the RC and being on disability I am limited on distance
May the Lord help you my friend.
What about gathering online? Do physical meetings need to take place? If you can see, speak with, or listen to someone? Why do we need to be physically next to a person? To smell them 😂
Probably not but that's the best I can do at the moment personally. We were definitely meant to gather in person.
so i guess youre one of those online meetings fan,. lol well. definitely is not the same experience, and you do it only out of convenience and comfortability . only in church you can really experience the presence and the power of God in a unique way. but hey, you can praise and worship God sitting in ur chair, why bother standing up in church right? or give offerings. lol
@@vicentiu67thanks for telling me why I do certain things brother. 😂 Ever heard of giving money online? Zelle?
I think going to a church building is not a requirement and socializing “in person” may or may not be beneficial to all people. If the nearest church is far away, dangerous to attend, or other barriers arise, let’s not be so quick to judge others who don’t have it as easy or good as we do. I’m sure the Holy Spirit and presence of God is not hindered by coordinates on a map. 😅
I’m totally 💯 on coming together but I Believe HIS WORD that says when 2 Or More are gathered in MY NAME HE is in Our midst & It does not mean in a Church ⛪️ Building.
Context matters. Jesus was talking about resolving personal conflicts. He wasn’t saying you can form an ad hoc church by having lunch with your wife or a friend.
When you form one of your ad hoc churches, who is the elder? Who is the deacon? How is every gift present?
@@ricksonora6656I would point out that using Hebrews 10:25 as a command to “attend church or go to hell” is taking scripture out of context as well.
I thought that back in the day as well. Start at Matt 18:15 and read till you get to that statement. It's about confronting a brother or sister in Christ in order to resolve issues. I was with you back in the day on that statement. Check it out though :)
@@touchofgrace3217 “Attend church or go to hell” isn’t something that would ever be taught in any church I would attend. It’s legalism and contradicts the gospel. If that’s what your faith says, you WILL go to hell because your faith is in yourself, not God.
But answering an illegitimate reason does not eliminate good reasons. There are many legitimate reasons a believer should go.
Are you a bible expert?
Some gather just for meals Nd games
What makes me mad is that those who gather incorrectly can have talks with pastor for an hour and I don't have one minute to say to him they are in the wrong... Silly me, like he doesn't know...
The devil is the compromise... Said Henrick Ibsen...
And Jesus also
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I really feel sorry for this man because he built his whole ministry on trying to tear down the body and he hides behind trying to be biblically correct and I really feel sorry for the day that God humbles him. He’s wrong about women not being able to preach and he’s wrong on this the body of Christ is not a building made of man’s hands the temple we are the temple.and this man has called so many people out for foolish things. I’m very scared for him. He does present a lot of truth, but there’s many things that he presents that are not biblically correct and I pray that when God humbles him he’s not too prideful to admit his wrong.
It would be beneficial if you didn’t make comments out of ignorance. Why do you watch this channel but not the larger teaching channel?
@@SmartChristiansLife This comment is not made out of ignorance, but rather after careful contemplation. I have repeatedly considered whether I need to make a video addressing some of your teachings, particularly your stance against women preaching and your derogatory remarks towards a prophetess, labeling her as a phony and ignorant person. It is evident that your heart is tainted. After reviewing both of your channels, it became clear that you operate from a place of pride, self-exaltation, and self-righteousness, while hiding behind a facade of correcting the church.
Your approach lacks humility, which is quite unfortunate, as you possess valuable insights that could benefit the Kingdom. However, your current path appears to be more of a distraction to the body of Christ. I urge you to reflect on whether you are genuinely contributing to the salvation of souls or if you are becoming a tool that Satan uses to provoke discord. It is disheartening to see someone with potential reduced to being a Christian gossiper.
I suggest you make a video addressing what you think are false teachings or my humility. Please do
@@SmartChristiansLife Your remarks seem influenced by pride and a confrontational stance. I question the necessity and benefit of expending energy on a video to critique your views on humility and your interpretations concerning women preaching. Such discussions seem minimally beneficial to the body of Christ, particularly when there are countless lost and suffering souls requiring our attention. Focusing on critiquing another believer does not align with our mission. We must trust that God will guide and humble each of us, including you, as necessary.
The reason I go to Church when I feel like it. Is because some of these fake Christians in these Churches like to taunt and judge people.
He equivocates. The church (ekklesia) is the collective of all believers. A church (synagogos) is a gathering of believers that has a pastor and deacons.
Economic and social limitations during the first century are not normative during a time when we don’t have those limitations. His argument is anachronistic.
Someone said we should dress modest and cover our heads as Women. I am not doing that sorry not sorry.
I think it is very disingenuous to reduce Hebrews 10:25 to being about something as superficial as church attendance and casual fellowship.
The author of Hebrews wrote that epistle to the Hebrew Christians because they were under enormous pressure to reject the New Covenant, abandon the Body of Christ and return to Judaism.
The flow of that passage is:
The old covenant was only a shadow of the ultimate covenant.
Animal sacrifice was meant to be a harsh reminder of ongoing sin and how it separates us from a relationship with God, not a means of actual redemption.
Only the sacrifice of Jesus can bring redemption
Therefore, Do not lose faith in Christ
Encourage each other not to lose faith in Christ
Do not abandon the Body of Christ as others have done
For if you reject Christ and abandon the faith then there remains no more atonement for your sin and you will live in Hell for eternity.
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Reducing that passage down to what amounts to “go to church or go to hell” is tantamount to returning to the Law…the irony of that is gut wrenching.
You are right it's about Christ But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
It's not about a building but Christ only
I get what he saying but you have to watch how you put things because it’s misleading to ppl when he say these things.
Who are you to decide this? The bi le interpret itself
Corey, what is it that you are defending? You are using words but what is the gist of your argument? I love you brother but the man is not wrong. Put some Jesus into the conversation.
A lot of men don't go to church because it mainly caters in panders to women wild chastising men despite their best efforts. Any mother's Day sermon is all about praising how great women are. Father's Day sermons are all about men need to do better. None of us are better off alone but not all Church company is good company. I get what you're saying and I also get what the guy on The tick tock is saying. I believe two things can be true at once.
Church building is an obvious deviation from God's will, that's why non of the Christ apostles build Church (building) even in the cases where so many people were saved (Acts 11:21), but there were no Church buildings, it must be for a reason because on the other hand there were synagogues or buildings (for the Jews).
The body of Christ (Church) is still manifested in our days without a building by gathering of saints at someone's home.
for a true mature christian, theres no reason not to go to church. none. satan will influence you or try to deceive you from not going to church for different reasons, but the bible is clear about that. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25. too many christians became too comfortable sitting on their couch sunday listening to a sermon online and neglect their local church, and the importance of being under a spiritual authority or leader, bcz they think going to church and enjoying the fellowship with the other saints is overrated, but also this way they dont have to give any money to the church. offerings, lol. if you try to find reasons not to go to church bcz you feel criticized or rejected, or the pastor doesnt give good teaching, or hes not a loving pastor but a false greedy one, or you dont feel loved or no one is talking to you, etc, then, you could look for another church where you will be happy and feel good about everything. no church is perfect. the truth is that you look for reasons not to go to church bcz your love grew cold and your love for the brothers and sisters in the lord also. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 john 1. so, you are in the dark in fact if you dont love going to church which is us . the believers and you dont like to have fellowship, and you dont like praising God and worship him with the congregation, or listening to God teaching you the Word through the pastor, and if u have a gift you dont like to use it in the church for the body of Christ. . and jews were meeting in the temple or in the synagogue which was the house of God, just like the building where saints gather , which is like a house of God or a house of prayer. its just sad, and satan laughs.
I understand. But if in psalms says "I won't watch nothing inappropriate" and Jesus says "sin no more", and Paul say "DON'T SIT WITH BROTHERS WHO FORNICATE", yet pastor lets them live together in fornication? Am I really to give my life to that kind of organization"?
@@blagoneraspadljivonanebesimaare you saying you are looking for the perfect pastor in order to go to church? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are no perfect people. Especially if you’re trying to measure perfection with a human standard, we’ve all fallen short in one way or the other.
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Thank you for your advice.
Thank you Corey.