I have heard many people on various occasions say, “I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian”. The last time I heard it; a friend that I care very much about, was saying it. I have to tell you that whenever I hear this I cringe, and I die a little inside. Today, I want to tell you why, in my opinion, this statement is not only completely false; but it may be spiritually lethal. I could tell you that that Bible says in Hebrews 10:25 “not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” However, I think it would be better to explain why I see Christians gathering together as not just a good idea; it’s critical to the body of Christ and our own spiritual well-being. First, going to church is vital if the body of Christ is to function correctly. The Bible in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 suggests that we are the body of Christ, emphasis on body. The problem is that while we