Why Going to Church Is Important, Part 2

The church exists for three purposes:
1. The Glorification of God
2. The Edification of the Saints
3. The Evangelization of the World

In other words, "Upward, Inward, and Outward."

The first purpose of the church is to exalt God (Upward). God put us on this earth to know Him and to glorify Him. According to Ephesians 1:12, we are here to praise our glorious God! This is why we worship the Lord in song. Worship is an important part of service. A worship leader/team is not there to perform for you. They "perform" for an audience of One: God! And they are not a warm-up act either. They are here to lead us worship. They are leading us in prayer set to song. That is why we should never be late to church. When we are late, we miss out on glorifying God together. He inhabits the praises of His people (see Psalm 22:3). Read more