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[quote=Anonymous]Acts 2:42 could be considered a purpose statement for the church: “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” According to this verse, the purposes/activities of the church should be 1) teaching biblical doctrine, 2) providing a place of fellowship for believers, 3) observing the Lord’s supper, and 4) praying.

The church is to teach biblical doctrine so we can be grounded in our faith. Ephesians 4:14 tells us, “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.” The church is to be a place of fellowship, where Christians can be devoted to one another and honor one another (Romans 12:10), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32), encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and most importantly, love one another (1 John 3:11).

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gotquestions.org/amp/purpose-church.html

I agree churches should always strongly incorporate the teachings of Jesus into worship and Christians into their own lives, but the focus in many churches is on worship of God, prayer, etc.

Churches do good, and that’s good. That’s what Christians should do. But worshiping God and prayer is #1. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and fellowship with others who also have such a relationship is why I attend.[/quote]

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