Lets talk about House Churches

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Just something I was pondering.... I know that 'internet church' will probably become much more popular in the years to come.... and will be the object of much ridicule.

I wonder what Jesus thinks of it? Does it fulfill the command to 'assemble'?

I think there is a lot of good potential there.... great for people who are in really remote locations. Sis. Alvear has shown us that even the remote areas of Brazil have internet stations. So a LOT of people could be reached at extremely little expense.

It could also really help people who have a hard time finding a local church who interpret the scriptures the same way they do.

What are the negatives? You would, of course, still need to reach out to your local community. Personal contact is the backbone of Christianity. But if your 'church' was conducted via internet, would you be violating some portion of scripture?