Can going to church take you to heaven?

The church has persuaded us that the prerequisite to be a Christian and walk through the gates of heaven is contingent upon church attendance. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian nor does it solidify your spot in heaven.

What does God say about going to church?

Hebrews 10:25 If we are part of Christ’s body, we will recognize our need to fit into the body of believers. The church is the place where we come together to encourage one another as members of Christ’s body. Together we fulfill an important purpose on the Earth.

Does the Bible say I have to go to church?

No. There is no command to attend church in the bible only an injuction to not forsake gathering together. But those of us who value being in the presence of those we love are not in need of a command to enjoin us to go to spend time with them.

How much church attendance does it take to get to Heaven?

While no amount of church attendance will get a person to heaven, a person who is saved should be a regular church attender and active participant within his or her church. Church involvement is the expected norm for someone who follows Jesus Christ.

Do you have to join a church to go to Heaven?

A person does not have to join a church in order to “go to heaven” when they die. In point of fact, there is no place in the scripture that says anyone goes to heaven when they die, because that is not the reward of the saved.

Does going to church make a person saved?

And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Going to church is a good thing, but it is not meritorious—it does not merit eternal life. A person’s church involvement does not determine entrance into heaven. Going to church doesn’t make a person saved.

How does a person’s church involvement determine entrance into heaven?

A person’s church involvement does not determine entrance into heaven. Going to church doesn’t make a person saved. However, the Bible does emphasize the importance of Christian fellowship in a local church.