What the Bible Says About Online vs. In-Person Church, with Tim Hawman

Is it okay for Christians to choose to only “go to church” online? To answer this question, we welcome Tim Hawman, the lead pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, onto the podcast. Tim lays out the biblical principles that will help answer the question of whether or not it is necessary to physically attend church. — 🔔 Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to never miss a new video!    / @preparedtoanswer   Find more Christian resources to help you think like Jesus on our website: https://preparedtoanswer.org/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZS9y2J... Listen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1513668876/... Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook:   / preparedtoanswer   Instagram:   / preparedtoanswer   TikTok:   / preparedtoanswer   Website: https://preparedtoanswer.org/ Timestamps: 00:00 Coming up in this episode… 01:01 Our special guest, Tim Hawman 02:26 The shift in churches during the COVID-19 pandemic 06:12 The Creation account: How God designed mankind 08:56 The value of physical presence in the New Testament 11:42 Serving one another in the Church 12:05 Living and bearing with one another in the Church 13:35 Accountability in the Church requires physical proximity 15:03 The problem with a curated online "church" experience 18:30 Worshipping online vs. in-person 20:17 The trend of Gen Z going back to church 22:30 Conclusion