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“You Don’t NEED Church” - The Lie Millions of Christians Believe ⸺ NFP Ep. 5

“You Don’t NEED Church” - The Lie Millions of Christians Believe ⸺ NFP Ep. 5

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 Tom and Joy explore whether Christians must attend a physical church, arguing from Scripture that true faith naturally leads to gathering with a local body under biblical leadership, preaching, and ordinances. 0:00 Intro1:13 Meet your hosts Tom & Joy – Not For Profits Episode 51:45 Joy’s church upbringing and diligence despite difficulty5:10 Tom’s stable Baptist background and later exposure to “no-need-for-church” arguments7:23 Why the question is bigger now – dechurched culture, internet evangelism, online “church”9:36 Common objection: “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion”13:40 Salvation is both individual and corporate – the body/bride of Christ19:37 Ephesians 4 – one body, one Spirit, one baptism22:42 You’re added to the invisible spiritual church at conversion24:20 The New Testament pattern: saved → baptized → gathered into local churches29:37 Acts 20 v7 – gathering on the first day of the week (Sunday)31:38 Marks of a true local church: baptism, membership, ordained leaders, discipline35:32 Why many house churches swing too far and become unbiblical40:36 The danger of feelings-driven pendulum swings (house church → Orthodox/Islam)43:24 Hebrews 10 v24-25 again – you WILL hit commands you can’t obey alone47:57 Avoid being tossed by every wind of doctrine – anchor in Scripture52:57 Sacraments (baptism & Lord’s Supper) belong to the local church, not Bible studies58:20 Why communion and baptism are “visible words” and means of grace1:02:25 “Where two or three are gathered” explained – it’s about proper church gatherings1:05:19 Minimum elements of a church service: preaching, singing, ordinances1:09:41 The gospel must be preached every week – there are always unsaved people present1:13:27 How to actually find a solid Bible-believing church (message Tom & Joy!)1:15:02 Closing prayer and invitation Got clips you want us to react or respond to? Send them through on Instagram and Facebook or reply here with a comment! Tom and Joy explore whether Christians must attend a physical church, arguing from Scripture that true faith naturally leads to gathering with a local body under biblical leadership, preaching, and ordinances. 0:00 Intro1:13 Meet your hosts Tom & Joy – Not For Profits Episode 51:45 Joy’s church upbringing and diligence despite difficulty5:10 Tom’s stable Baptist background and later exposure to “no-need-for-church” arguments7:23 Why the question is bigger now – dechurched culture, internet evangelism, online “church”9:36 Common objection: “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion”13:40 Salvation is both individual and corporate – the body/bride of Christ19:37 Ephesians 4 – one body, one Spirit, one baptism22:42 You’re added to the invisible spiritual church at conversion24:20 The New Testament pattern: saved → baptized → gathered into local churches29:37 Acts 20 v7 – gathering on the first day of the week (Sunday)31:38 Marks of a true local church: baptism, membership, ordained leaders, discipline35:32 Why many house churches swing too far and become unbiblical40:36 The danger of feelings-driven pendulum swings (house church → Orthodox/Islam)43:24 Hebrews 10 v24-25 again – you WILL hit commands you can’t obey alone47:57 Avoid being tossed by every wind of doctrine – anchor in Scripture52:57 Sacraments (baptism & Lord’s Supper) belong to the local church, not Bible studies58:20 Why communion and baptism are “visible words” and means of grace1:02:25 “Where two or three are gathered” explained – it’s about proper church gatherings1:05:19 Minimum elements of a church service: preaching, singing, ordinances1:09:41 The gospel must be preached every week – there are always unsaved people present1:13:2... Chapters (00:00:00) - Islam Is Very Religious, Says Andrew Tate(00:00:42) - This is Not For Profits(00:01:45) - Joyce on Church and The Christian(00:08:32) - Questions about the Internet in the Church(00:09:30) - You Don't Need to Go to Church to Be Saved(00:16:22) - Paul on Salvation (Ephesians 5)(00:22:57) - Wonders of the Church(00:29:00) - The pattern of the Christian Church(00:31:32) - The Church and the House Church(00:35:55) - House Church(00:42:00) - How to Keep Your Church Pure(00:43:58) - Pendulum Swing(00:47:12) - Reveal: The pendulum of Catholicism and Islam(00:50:52) - The Most Important Factor in Finding a Church(00:52:49) - Are the Sacraments Real?(00:54:50) - Common Prayer on the Sacraments(00:59:52) - The Gathering of People in Christ's Name(01:04:41) - What is the Size of a Group?(01:05:15) - What constitutes a church?(01:07:36) - Paul on Preaching the Gospel Every Week(01:13:27) - Where Can I Find A Church?
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