How do we know that church buildings are not essential according to Scripture?

The absence of a directive in Scripture that mandates physical church buildings indicates that they are not essential to the Christian faith. For the first three centuries, Christians primarily gathered in homes (Acts 20:20, Romans 16:5), and church practice centered around the relationships and spiritual gifts shared among believers. This tradition illustrates that worshipping in community significantly supersedes the need for designated buildings. The emphasis is placed on the body of Christ being the living temple, not a structured edifice, thereby reinforcing the notion that while buildings can serve as a place for gathering, they do not constitute the church itself.