Protection from disturbing, factors of our society, both normal and abnormal such as noise and harassment. So it is with the church, that local body of born again, scripturally baptized believers. The church is there to provide teaching, fellowship and spiritual support. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellow- ship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Protection is needed from false teaching, and only Bible doctrine will provide that.
Protection is needed from the world's allurements.
There are normal factors in life that draw believers away from God. But the church is more than a building for protection. The local church is a body. If I take a step, it is because my mind tells my foot to move. If I speak, it is because my mind gave my vocal cords an order.