HT Michelle Lesley
Even me who is Aspergers and believe that a small apartment, independent wealth, a cat, and the internet is all I need, must emerge into the world and be in the world- because God's Word says so! To obey is for God's glory and to proclaim His excellencies. It's so they can be a witness of His Holy Spirit's strength in reducing the sin in me and live a holy life before others. It's so I can be accountable to the members of the Body.If you think you've heard "a voice" or had "an inner prompting" urging you to forsake assembling, know that you have just been deceived.
Here are some essays to encourage you in the practice of being in the world but not of the world, (John 17:14-15) and not to forsake assembling with the saints. (Hebrews 10:25).
If you have slacked off attending, resolve this New Year to pray for the Spirit to renew your commitment to the Body.
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
What does it mean for Christians to be in the world but not of the world?
Warnings Against Unfaithfulness
Can you be a Christian and not go to church?
Why Should I Attend Church?
The Spiritually Lazy Saint
posted on 08 August at 12:15
Christianity is about what God has already done to provide us the opportunity to be right with Him. Religion says you must earn your salvation by doing good deeds or certain acts and not doing evil. Christianity says all we need to do is believe that Christ has already paid the price for the evil we have done. Christianity says we are all evil (filled with sin) and there is nothing we can do to earn the right to be saved. Christianity says that God (in the form of Jesus Christ) stepped into our place and paid the awful price that had to be paid for us. He gave us the free gift of salvation if we choose to believe in Jesus. http://www.redeemedgospelchurch-thikatown.net/jesus-touch