Posts with the tag “church”

Many people wrestle with the question, “Do I really need to go to church?” On the surface, it seems simple—but underneath lies a deeper conversation about what it means to follow Jesus and grow in faith. The truth is, church attendance isn’t a condition for salvation. You don’t become—or remain—a Christian by showing up on Sundays. Salvation is entirely the work of Christ, not of human effort. But while church isn’t necessary to be a Christian, it is vital to grow as one. God didn’t design faith to be lived in isolation. The church is more than a place—it’s a people. It’s in the context of Christian community that we learn to apply God’s Word, love others well, and serve with the gifts we’ve been given. Simply put, if we want to mature in our faith and reflect Christ more fully, we need the church—and the church needs us.  Read More