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The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the critical examination of the concept of virtual church within the apologetics community. We assert that the practice of attending virtual church cannot replace the fundamental need for physical gathering among believers, as outlined in biblical teachings. The discussion delves into the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on church attendance, highlighting how many individuals erroneously believe that participating in church services online suffices for genuine fellowship and worship. We further explore the necessity of accountability, communal worship, and the ordinances of the church, which cannot be effectively realized in a virtual setting. Ultimately, we contend that the essence of the church lies in the physical assembly of believers, where the richness of community and the fullness of worship can be experienced.
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What do We Believe by Andrew Rappaport
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The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the critical examination of the concept of virtual church within the apologetics community. We assert that the practice of attending virtual church cannot replace the fundamental need for physical gathering among believers, as outlined in biblical teachings. The discussion delves into the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on church attendance, highlighting how many individuals erroneously believe that participating in church services online suffices for genuine fellowship and worship. We further explore the necessity of accountability, communal worship, and the ordinances of the church, which cannot be effectively realized in a virtual setting. Ultimately, we contend that the essence of the church lies in the physical assembly of believers, where the richness of community and the fullness of worship can be experienced.
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What do We Believe by Andrew Rappaport
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