Well, my FRiend, it would be a natural extension...if that were true. I am happy to inform you that no building is "God's House". God's Spirit dwells in the chosen (II Cor. 1:21, 22) and the Father and Son dwell in Heaven (Acts 7:48). Thus, there are no edifices which contain God and those representations have had the deliterious effect of giving folks the illusion that they do.
And, nowhere does the Scripture support attending a so-called "Mass". Anywhere two or more are gathered in His name, there He is in their midst. But, this Gospel of Grace without walls is devastating to Rome. See smvoice's terrific post.
Amen, say it again!!
I have a question regarding Bible study. The one in my house began with my 2 sisters, a couple of their friends, and a couple of great neighbors. All women. We had and still have great fellowship and study. But a few husbands decided they wanted to attend, too. And of course, they are all welcome. According to smvoice. But I also understand the Scriptures regarding who teaches whom. This is my conundrum. It will make for an interesting discussion here, I think. And I would love to hear your opinions on this. God Bless, smvoice
The word “Mass” is an English word. It would not be in the scriptures. however, In the Acts of the Apostles there is a segment which describes how the early followers of Jesus would gather together to share the stories of Jesus and then they would have the breaking of the bread.
That is what Catholics do every Sunday and often during the week as well. We gather together, read psalms, epistles, old testament readings, and the gospel for the day; and have a homily. After that we have the consecration/breaking of the bread.