Attending church has been a long-held tradition for many people. But in a world filled with secularism and the availability of alternative forms of entertainment and community, many people are questioning the relevance and necessity of going to church. Sadly, I have even met many confessed Christians who do not go to church. Not long ago, I had a friend genuinely ask about why it was important to go to church, so I thought this would be a good motivation to give a concise biblical perspective on why going to church is not an optional exercise for the Christian. The idea of actually going to church has become more contested, in part, due to the whole COVID situation years ago in 2020 and 2021. Churches shut down in-person gatherings and livestreamed their services. People began questioning whether there was a benefit to going to church or not. Wouldn’t watching a…