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Explore the biblical principles and reasons why saints gather together to worship, support one another, and strengthen their faith. Discover the true essence of assembling as believers and the significance of unity in Christ.
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“not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, …” ~ Heb. 10:25 • Acts 2:41-47 • Acts 12:12; 14:27; 20:7 • 1 Cor. 5:4; 11:17 Why Saints Assemble
Wrong Concepts • Not a roll-call satisfied by ones bodily presence; just “being here” is not the goal • “Church-anity” over Christianity • Increasing attendance by carnal incentives
Why Saints Assemble • Saints are betrothed to Christ. They put Christ first. • 2 Cor. 11:2; Matt. 10:37-39; Heb. 10:23 • 1 Cor. 11:23-25 > “do this in remembrance of Me.” • N.T. Christians were “together” with “one accord”; they had a work to do together. • Eph. 1:22,23; Eph. 3:21; Acts 2:42,46; 4:32 • Acts 11:29; 1 Cor. 16:1-3; 2 Cor. 8:4
Why Saints Assemble • Christians love the Word. • Psalm 1:2; 1 Peter 2:2; Matt. 5:6; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 • Saints are concerned for their own spiritual welfare and the welfare of their brethren. • James 4:7; Matt. 4:4; Mark 14:38;James 1:5; Eph. 6:10-13; Gal. 6:1; Heb. 10:24; Heb. 2:1-3; 3:12,13; 5:11
Why Saints Assemble And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, ~ Hebrews 6:11