Do you ever wonder if the Bible really commands you to go to church every Sunday? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders digs deep into the New Testament, challenging traditional assumptions and exploring the true meaning behind verses often used to enforce church attendance. Is it about checking a box, or is there something much deeper at play? Join us as we reexamine what it means to gather with other believers—and discover why understanding the context could transform your faith journey.

"Guilt is one of the most effective tools ever used to keep people in seats on Sunday mornings." - Tim Winders

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Guilt And Sunday Seats

00:28 Series Setup And Context

01:28 Not Anti Church Disclaimer

02:45 My Church Background

06:32 Faith Outside The Building

11:21 Hebrews 10:25 In Full

13:09 The Day Drawing Near

15:14 Other Go To Verses

16:42 Acts Gatherings Explained

20:02 Ecclesia Not A Building

22:25 Why This Matters

22:56 Obligation Versus Relationship

23:54 God Beyond The Building

26:09 Systems That Enable Abuse

29:52 Hebrews Audience And Pressure

32:09 Gathering As Survival

36:34 The Day Drawing Near

38:03 What Gathering Is For

38:51 How Attendance Became Mandatory

40:24 Healthy Reasons To Gather

45:59 Next Episode Teaser