There are no good examples in the Bible of 'Lone Ranger' believers. 2 Chronicles 30:1-9 (NIV) CONTEXT because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not assembled in Jerusalem. 4   But all people are obliged to join and unite with it, keeping the unity of the church by submitting to according to God’s Word, to separate themselves from those who do not belong to the church, in order to join And so, all who withdraw from the church or do not join it act contrary to God’s ordinance.

Luke 1:26–38 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth

When it comes to the sacraments, not following the directions may cause serious side effects. 1 Corinthians

Galatians 5:1-6 (NIV) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. 4  

his statutes (v2); they do no wrong but follow his ways... precepts that are to be fully obeyed (v3-4) obeying God's decrees; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - John

John records that they began to "argue sharply among themselves" about what Jesus just said.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NIV) 12  Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who Today: John 5

ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Corinthians 3

Cast all your anxiety upon God, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore Jesus promises that He will do whatever we ask for in His name (John 14:13).

1 Thessalonians 2:13 (ESV) 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word