There is only 1 way to be a believer and that is to believe that Jesus Christ died as a sacrifice for your sins and that he rose from the dead and sits in heaven.
Now, going to church as a believer is a different topic. You don't have to go and nobody is counting your absences except for you and your local church. But just be aware of a couple of things. One, God says he will be present when 2 or more or gathered in His name. There is a real feeling of that presence and it is assuring and comforting. Church is 'one' of the places that happens. Also, God's word tells us that the devil is real and he walks around looking for the weak. Standing with others is a good thing. At times, you will need their strength and at times, they will need your strength. And this leads to the fact that we have all been giving gifts from God. These gifts were given to us to assist 'the body', the family of God. Its no different than God gave our body different parts. We are much stronger as a whole than an individual. Too many of us think we don't matter. We all matter and all have been given something to make our local group of believers stronger.
Church is a way that brings local believers to get together and celebrate God's grace and say thanks, but also that we may stand together in strength and support of one another 24/7/365 not just on Sundays.
Going to and belonging to a local group of believers is much more about playing your part and being there for others than it is about 'getting' anything and definitely not about keeping count.
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