Most Americans say worshiping alone is a valid replacement for regularly attending church. How do you teach the importance of the church?
“I don’t need to be in a church. I’ve got my family and my Jesus.”
According to the 2022 State of Theology report, 66% of Americans say worshiping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church. If Christians have Jesus, why do they need to pursue other relationships that add commitments to their already busy schedules?
Christians respond to the gospel through repentance of sin and faith in Jesus. But is that it? What’s the problem with replacing the local church with a solo Christianity? Here are four questions to ask to help your church understand the importance of the local body of believers.
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