How Can You Find a Good Church?

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Jesus founded the church. So yes, Christian, you have to attend church. As Spurgeon has said, don't go where there is fine music, grand talk, and beautiful architecture.

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Go where the gospel is preached and go often. Here are five tips for finding a good church.

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First of all, pray. If you have a family, pray with your spouse and your children that the Lord would lead you to a good church.

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Secondly, seek the counsel of a pastor, elder, or church teacher. Perhaps you know someone who is sound in their understanding of the

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Bible who can help you find a sound church. Third, as you start visiting churches, know your priorities.

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Does this church clearly teach and affirm the gospel? Is the teaching faithful to the scriptures? Have they defined a clear statement of beliefs?

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Do they properly administer the Lord's Supper and baptism? Are there requirements for membership and do you agree with them?

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Fourth, consider these five qualifying questions. Would the care of your soul be a priority for this church's leadership?

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Will you experience meaningful fellowship and accountability? Is this a place where you can serve God's people with your gifts for their benefit?

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Would you want a spouse or your children brought up under this teaching? And does this church have a heart to reach the lost, preaching the gospel of grace and calling for repentance from sin?

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Fifth, be close to your church, both geographically and in your heart. Geography is not crucial but still important.

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If you're too far away, you won't be regularly involved. But once you've found your church, stay there. Be committed in sickness and in health.

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church is not your high school girlfriend. She is the bride of Christ when we understand the text.