Why Church is Essential

INTRODUCTION

During the covid pandemic, the government in the state of California demanded churches stop meeting while allowing bars to remain open

The church is the body of Christ

It’s not a building

It’s born again people

It’s people who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ and placed in the body of Christ

LESSON

I. Scripture Commands Us to Physically Meet Together

Hebrews 10:24-25.

II. It’s Where the Word of God is Taught

Let him who wants a true church cling to the Word by which everything is upheld.

Martin Luther

III. It’s Where the Sacraments Are Observed

Baptism

Lord’s Supper

IV. It’s Where Spiritual Gifts Are Practiced

A. For Those Who Are Called Pastor-Teachers

Ephesians 4:7-12.

V. It’s Where Discipline is Occurs

Matthew 18:15-17.