267 – What's the most important reason to go to church?

Most people today would probably say it's to worship God. But according to Tom Wadsworth, PhD, the early Christian church did not have worship services, the way we do today.

Tom says the main reason to go to church is found in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 14.
It is to build each other up. Everything we do when we gather together is to edify on another other.

And everyone contributes to this, not just a pastor or church leaders.

Tom calls this "one-anothering." Supporting, loving, edifying one another in all we do.

Worship to early Christians was the way the surrendered to God and served Him in every detail of their daily lives.

Invitation: Next time you go to church, go with the intention to build up your fellow church members, to help them love and grow more in the Spirit.

Connect with Tom:
YouTube Channel
Website: tomwadsworth.com

Previous episodes mentioned:
Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicaean Creed?
Episode 228: Women Leaders in the New Testament

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/267

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