CONNECTING POINT: Why a Faith Community Matters

As Christians, we share doctrinal views that include core Biblical truths, such as salvation through Christ by repentance. Then there are secondary teachings that we can hold varying degrees of thought on, such as the method of water baptism or the timing of the rapture, which are not salvation issues.

One subject that is often debated or possibly neglected includes the Christian and being part of a local faith community or the church. I’ve often said, “You can be a Christian and not go to church.” A person can repent of their sin and choose to follow Jesus, but this is just the starting point...