RULES vs. RELATIONSHIP part 2: Why do I need the Bible, Church and Fellowship?

                              

Now that we have the ‘relationship with God’ part sorted out, then what about the Bible, the church and fellowship? Will I go to hell if I don’t go to church/ read the Bible/ not have fellowship with others?

NO. Well, that’s what I believe. It makes sense. And here’s how:

[Hypothetically speaking]

You have always heard about this person (Let’s call him Godfry), but have never met him. You eventually meet him, but it’s a bit awkward as you initially don’t really know what to talk about. Then, you go for coffee and it’s very frustrating as you do not understand the way he speaks/ means what he says/ why he doesn’t answer when you ask him questions. This frustrates you severely and just as you are about to give up on building a relationship with Godfry, he passes you a book – his very own biography. He tells you that even though you don’t always understand the way he speaks to you, that you can find out a bit more about what he likes/dislikes, his characteristics, why and how he says the things he does, etc.

So you went in your own time and read a bit of it and then somehow you began to understand a bit more of why your coffee convo’s went the way they did.

At your next coffee the coffee went less awkward and frustrating because you understood Godfry a bit better – but still not fully.

So you go on Facebook and you stalk him a bit and see that you have mutual friends. You ‘happen’ to see one of your friends later and then you discuss Godfry a bit. This friend explains to you how they have experienced Godfry in similar situations that you have that have frustrated you. And then suddenly those situations make more sense.

Then, you get an invite from Godfry to a social event that he is hosting – every single week. At this event many of Godfry’s friends come together and meet and spend time with each other. Godfry is the guest of honor at this weekly event and one of his friends give a little speech about Godfry and his character.

SO… Obviously:

Godfry = God

Biography = Bible

Mutual friend = fellowshipping with another believer

Social event = church

CONCLUSION:

The Bible, church and fellowship are not determinants for going to heaven… but, 
they are vital TOOLS that will assist you in your relationship with God. 

I can promise you that they will make your relationship with God and your whole experience as a Believer

SO MUCH EASIER and FUN. 

You don’t have to struggle in getting to know Him better. 

He is patient and gentle with you. 

He desires a relationship with you desperately. 

So I want to challenge YOU to use these tools to get to know the most awesome person better. It’s an adventure. 

Regardless of your past, present and future. 

Do it. I know you want to.

IT IS NOT ABOUT RULES/ RELIGION, 

BUT RELATIONSHIP.

Love