Why should I go to church?
Can't you just be a Christian alone? Discover why God designed us for community and what you're missing.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Spiritual Gifts and One Body
The Spirit gives diverse gifts to the church for the common good. Though many parts, we are one body in Christ. Every member is needed; none is superior. We should desire the greater gifts.
A Model Church
Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians' faith, love, and hope. They received the word with joy despite affliction and became an example to believers throughout Macedonia and Achaia.
Qualifications for Church Leaders
Paul outlines the character requirements for overseers and deacons, emphasizing that leadership in God's household requires exemplary personal conduct, family management, and doctrinal integrity.
Caring for the Church Family
Paul provides detailed instructions for relating to different groups in the church—older and younger members, widows deserving support, elders who lead well, and the importance of impartiality and p...
Greatness, Sin, and Forgiveness in the Kingdom
Jesus teaches that the greatest in the Kingdom are those who humble themselves like children. He warns severely against causing others to stumble, teaches about church discipline, and tells the Parabl...
The Ascension and Waiting for the Spirit
Jesus gives final instructions to His apostles, promising they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. He ascends to heaven while they watch. The apostles return to Jerusalem to pray and wait, ...
The Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit comes upon the believers with wind and fire, enabling them to speak in other languages. Peter preaches to the gathered crowds, proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Christ. Three thousand beli...
Peter and John Before the Council
Peter and John are arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin for healing in Jesus' name. Peter, filled with the Spirit, proclaims that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. The council is amaze...
Ananias and Sapphira and Growing Opposition
Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit about their gift and face sudden judgment. The apostles perform many signs and wonders. They are arrested again but freed by an angel. Before the council, G...
The Seven Chosen and Stephen's Ministry
A dispute arises about food distribution to widows, leading to the appointment of seven Spirit-filled men to serve tables. This frees the apostles for prayer and the word. Stephen, full of grace and p...
Philip and the Ethiopian
Persecution scatters the church, but the gospel spreads. Philip preaches in Samaria with great results. Simon the magician believes but is rebuked for trying to buy the Spirit's power. Philip is direc...
The Conversion of Saul
The fierce persecutor Saul encounters the risen Christ on the Damascus road and is transformed into an apostle. This dramatic conversion demonstrates that no one is beyond God's grace.
Peter Reports to Jerusalem
Peter defends his ministry to Gentiles before the Jerusalem church, and the gospel spreads to Antioch where believers are first called Christians. God's boundary-breaking work continues.
Peter's Miraculous Escape
Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but the church prays earnestly. An angel frees Peter in a miraculous escape, while Herod's pride leads to his dramatic death. God protects His church.
Paul's First Missionary Journey Begins
The Holy Spirit sends Barnabas and Saul from Antioch, launching the Gentile mission. They proclaim Christ in Cyprus and Pisidian Antioch, facing both acceptance and rejection.
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