As a Christian, God expects you to attend church on a regular basis. There are many verses in the Bible that support this fact. Take the short verse from Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I among them.” However, besides the requirement of attending services every Sunday, going to church has its inherent benefits. Here are just a few of those benefits.
Feeling Better About Yourself
Going to Jacksonville churches makes people feel better about themselves. It’s a time when you can worship God and give your offerings to the church. This will give you a sense of joy if you haven’t been going to church normally.
Essential For Spiritual Growth
When people attend Jacksonville churches, they learn various ideals of the Bible they can apply to their daily lives. Some of these are instilled when preachers relate various stories that Jesus taught his followers.
Social Activities
Young or old, Florida residents can participate in various social activities as members of Jacksonville churches. Some of these activities include youth groups, Bible studies for men and women, church dinners and picnics, and even camping trips and Christian retreats.
Going to church is also good for your health. A 20-year study by the American Medical Association revealed that people who attended church on a regular basis actually lived longer than those who didn’t.
Southpoint Community Church, which you can read about at www.southpointcc.com, is a nondenominational church in Jacksonville, Florida, that provides Bible-based teachings and Christian life groups for men, women and children.
