31: Assembly Required: What Church Gatherings Were Meant to Be

In this episode, we explore a surprising truth: the New Testament never applies "worship" terminology to church assemblies. While modern gatherings often focus on worship, the early church saw their assemblies through a different lens. We dive into the Greek word threskeia—mistranslated as "worship" in Colossians 2:18—to uncover its true meaning tied to Jewish temple rituals and ceremonies. This shift away from ritualistic practices illuminates the early church's purpose: mutual encouragement, teaching, and equipping believers to live out the gospel. 

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