He then stated, “And I say also unto thee, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). 30 авг. 2019 г.
What did Jesus mean when he said church?
The Greek word used to denote church in Matthew 16:18 is ecclesia, which literally means a “calling out” and originally referred to a civil assembly. Thus Jesus' use of the phrase “my church” referred to an assembly “called” by him. In the present dispensation, the Lord used church in this same sense.
What does the Bible say about not going to church?
The answer to this question has to be both a common answer and an exception. First, the common answer is: No, Christians cannot forsake gathering together (Hebrew 10:25). Members should attend every Sunday possible to worship their sovereign and enjoy the assembly of the saints. Of course, this assembly is not perfect.
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