Obvious benefits of a Home Church

[PeterAV]

I do not have a Home Church,but I am very interested in the benefits that you see in the home church as compared to the Denominational type.

I am not looking to start a debate issue over it,just need to get some good imput on those that have home churches and that have gone to home churches or are currently going to a home church.

Please let there be some scriptural support if aplicable.
Thanks so much.

PeterAV

Holy Bible
There is only one.

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

There's this guy in CF big into the bible and house church,check it...

http://www.loveofchrist.info/theology/church.html

[PeterAV]

Thanks for the link
Bless You

[lismore]

I do not have a Home Church,but I am very interested in the benefits that you see in the home church as compared to the Denominational type.

I am not looking to start a debate issue over it,just need to get some good imput on those that have home churches and that have gone to home churches or are currently going to a home church.

Please let there be some scriptural support if aplicable.
Thanks so much.

PeterAV

Holy Bible
There is only one.

Hi Peter:wave:

A few ideas of my own. I believe the home church is the only one that can come close to the biblical model.

1 Corinthians 14:26 (New International Version)

Orderly Worship
26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.


The bible says that when we come together every member of the body should have something to give, something to share with the rest of the body.

In traditional church where one man or a couple of people do a service, this does not allow most of the believers to follow the scriptural principle of everyone has something to share.

Same chapter:

30And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. 31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged

When the pastor/vicar starts talking you cant get him to sit down. Everyone should have an equal chance to speak according to God's word



Matthew 23:10 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Matthew 23:10)
Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ.

We learn from each other through sharing what the Spirit has given us. Having one teacher only is bad ministry. One man with great authority can make grave mistakes.

2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=2 Corinthians 9:7)
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Theres no pressure to upkeep buildings or levites in the home church.

Colossians 4:15 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Colossians 4:15)
Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.

Home church is the only biblical model.

1 Cor 11

20When you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, 21for as you eat, each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry, another gets drunk

In home church you can have things the way they really are not in a ritualised way. The Lord's supper is the meal in the bible. I dont know what the thing with the little wafer and the sip of fruit cordial means.

Well theres a few ideas from me

Hope this helps you friend

Lismore:)

[New_Wineskin]

I do not have a Home Church,but I am very interested in the benefits that you see in the home church as compared to the Denominational type.

I am not looking to start a debate issue over it,just need to get some good imput on those that have home churches and that have gone to home churches or are currently going to a home church.

Please let there be some scriptural support if aplicable.
Thanks so much.

PeterAV

Holy Bible
There is only one.

Benefits ... benefits .

Ok . First , some scriptural support ... While the Scriptures specifically state that people met in each other's homes , they don't say a word about meeting in a building which "owned" by the group but isn't really a home to anyone . There is no mention of the group buying property together as in land and buildings for the purpose of meeting once a week ( or twice a week ) .

Ok . Benefits would include the "lack" of group owned property that ties up people and finances . Benefits would include a more intimate place and comfortable place for mutual interactions . Such a place could allow for all involved to be able to give input so that ( as the Scriptures say ) each can mutually encourage one another . Denominational types don't allow that statement that could be used as a main reason for meeting together .

I suppose that I could start a thread on possible shortcomings .

[ArmouredSaint]

kool.I'll be checkin it out too.There's this guy in CF big into the bible and house church,check it...

http://www.loveofchrist.info/theology/church.html

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

There is something to be carefull of.

Paul talks about LEADERSHIP but never about LEADERS.

Leadership is communal, seasonal and gift-related. It is not about one *man* doing everything or about that *man* doing nothing and bossing others around.No matter how good the intention, we should strive to be like Jesus who was NOT A LEADER, he was a discipler. We must disciple one another using the gifts we have.

[Johnnz]

For us it was:
No programmes - therefore time to relate to each other, our families and non Christians
Relationships became more real and meaningful. We spend enough time together to get to know each other so much better.
We all take part - no spectators or laity vs clergy dichotomy
Much greater variety of teaching and discussion when there is no longer one voice on all matters

John
NZ

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

Excellent John

[discernomatic]

I agree with the others and think that lismore has some really good points.

The fellowship factor is big for me. I hate it (but am part of it) when everyone is famished after the service and hurries home to lunch. Just worshipping together with others is not enough, nor is hearing a sermon. I want to be able to discuss the Scripture passages, just generally fellowship with others, and pray and encourage them as well as get prayer and encouragement when I need it. One wants to be among friends, not just in a congregation. I think that a home church can do that better than a large one.