The Bible gives two specific reasons for committing to be part of a close-knit family of believers—that we would be encouraged, and that we would encourage others (Hebrews 10:24-25). God designed the church to be the place where we would receive and give the accountability needed to persevere in our faith amid a darkening culture....

The Bible gives two specific reasons for committing to be part of a close-knit family of believers—that we would be encouraged, and that we would encourage others (Hebrews 10:24-25). God designed the church to be the place where we would receive and give the accountability needed to persevere in our faith amid a darkening culture....