THE REASON FOR PARTICIPATION IN CHURCH

Hebrews 10:25: "Not forsaking the assembly of ourselves together as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another and so much more as you see the day approaching." (NKJ)

The main reason that we should participate in our own church is because it's commanded by god. the writer of the book of hebrews points out that, members of the church have an obligation to one another. They are to provoke one another to live life constantly worthy of God. This can be best done within the church you've been called to, so believers are commanded not to forsake the assemblying of themselves together.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION IN CHURCH ACTS 2:42-47
The benefits of church participation are immediately apparent.

From the above scripture, Acts 2:42-47, there are seven benefits immediately apparent:

1. Instruction
2. Fellowship
3. Breaking of bread
4. Prayer (corporate prayer)
5. Effective outreach
6. Common cause
7. Mutual help

Plus the above seven, four more benefits are clear:

1. Worship (Acts 20:7)
2. Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
3. Pastoral care (1 Peter 5:1-3)
4. Obedience to God's commands (Hebrews 10:25)

Church participation is a must and gives ETERNAL benefits.