A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple
IF a local church/congregation meets in a home for religious activity, it's a temple
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Then Prax, with that idea and thought... we are the temple... You and I are the temple...
Scripture backs this up too... so wherever you go, or wherever I go... we ARE the CHURCH!
1 Cor. 3:16-17 "Know ye not that ye are the TEMPLE OF GOD and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?, if any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE."
1 Cor. 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own?"
So.... this discussion about where is the church, Paul has already told us where the church, the temple of God is.... it is in you, and me... it is in each one of us that are bought with a price... (vs. 20) therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
I am the Church. YOU are the church! Our bodies house the temple of the Holy Ghost! Not a church building... not a building made with man's hands...
Our hearts are now the dwelling place, and temple of the Holy Ghost... what an amazing, wonderful, and glorious thing to know that I don't have to go TO a church, but I AM the church, the temple of the Holy Ghost! And where two or three are gathered in my name... I will be there in the midst of them... that means at a prayer meeting, a coffee break, a chance meeting at the grocery store... wherever you are, and you gather in HIS name, He has promised to meet us there...
a temple (from the latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/temple
if a local church/congregation meets in a home for religious activity, it's a temple
Then Prax, with that idea and thought... we are the temple... You and I are the temple...
Scripture backs this up too... so wherever you go, or wherever I go... we ARE the CHURCH!
1 Cor. 3:16-17 "Know ye not that ye are the TEMPLE OF GOD and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?, if any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE."
1 Cor. 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own?"
So.... this discussion about where is the church, Paul has already told us where the church, the temple of God is.... it is in you, and me... it is in each one of us that are bought with a price... (vs. 20) therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
I am the Church. YOU are the church! Our bodies house the temple of the Holy Ghost! Not a church building... not a building made with man's hands...
Our hearts are now the dwelling place, and temple of the Holy Ghost... what an amazing, wonderful, and glorious thing to know that I don't have to go TO a church, but I AM the church, the temple of the Holy Ghost! And where two or three are gathered in my name... I will be there in the midst of them... that means at a prayer meeting, a coffee break, a chance meeting at the grocery store... wherever you are, and you gather in HIS name, He has promised to meet us there...
Now THIS is something to get excited about!
This is true, but it is a good thing to have places set apart for the church to assemble for worship and fellowship.
The Bible says God shows up where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name. It doesn't matter if they meet in a church building, a bar, or a library.
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Originally Posted by Praxeas
A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple
IF a local church/congregation meets in a home for religious activity, it's a temple
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Legalism has no pity on people. Legalism makes my opinion your burden, makes opinion your boundary, makes my opinion your obligation-Lucado
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Definition of legalism- Damned if you do. Damned if you don't. TV
Then Prax, with that idea and thought... we are the temple... You and I are the temple...
Scripture backs this up too... so wherever you go, or wherever I go... we ARE the CHURCH!
1 Cor. 3:16-17 "Know ye not that ye are the TEMPLE OF GOD and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?, if any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE."
1 Cor. 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own?"
So.... this discussion about where is the church, Paul has already told us where the church, the temple of God is.... it is in you, and me... it is in each one of us that are bought with a price... (vs. 20) therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
I am the Church. YOU are the church! Our bodies house the temple of the Holy Ghost! Not a church building... not a building made with man's hands...
Our hearts are now the dwelling place, and temple of the Holy Ghost... what an amazing, wonderful, and glorious thing to know that I don't have to go TO a church, but I AM the church, the temple of the Holy Ghost! And where two or three are gathered in my name... I will be there in the midst of them... that means at a prayer meeting, a coffee break, a chance meeting at the grocery store... wherever you are, and you gather in HIS name, He has promised to meet us there...
Could it be that if there were no churches, people would find a place to pray. Those who thought they HAD to have a church simply would just say, "We have no church in which to pray". If we don't feel the need or desire to pray, there is something seriously wrong.
If the only time we pray or read/listen, to GOD's WORD is when we go to church, we are in trouble. If we pray daily in our homes, it won't be hard to pray when we go to church. We're not there that long anyway. We need to take time to pray and read God's Word daily, IF we want to grow spiritually strong and healthy.
Yes, we need to go to church. The pastor where we attend calls it an emergency room. ER's need experienced staff to help with those who come in with desperate needs.
If we have to go to church just to repent and pray through so we can make it one more week, etc./or if we are on staff at the ER, if we have to get ready before we can assist with those who come in with an emergency, we don't need to be serving in an ER/church.
I noticed you ignored the scriptures I posted which stated the apostles were found at the temple daily, preaching, teaching Jesus. The home groups were established as a resource for people who wanted more than a Sunday morning experience.
The Bible does not support your revisionist interpretation. Every influential person in the book of Acts took their message to the church. It said at least a half dozen times.
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Originally Posted by seekerman
No it's not, it's a bad thing.
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A religious spirit allows people to tolerate hatred and anger under the guise of passion and holiness. Bill Johnson
Legalism has no pity on people. Legalism makes my opinion your burden, makes opinion your boundary, makes my opinion your obligation-Lucado
Some get spiritual because they see the light. Others because they feel the heat.Ray Wylie Hubbard
Definition of legalism- Damned if you do. Damned if you don't. TV
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