Accountability to whom? Every church is directly accountable to Christ (whether they know it or not), and we see that in Revelation 1-3. Christ is the Head of the Church and those who are children of God are accountable to the Head.
God did not intend His churches to become denominations, but that is how it has happened because of false prophets and teachers. Denominations want local churches to be accountable to the denomination. But that is not Scriptural.
Whether a church is independent, a house church, or an assembly meeting in a building, the important things are as shown primarily in Acts 2-6 (and other Scriptures).
1. The true and full Gospel with a serious Gospel outreach to the lost.
2. The apostles doctrines (New Testament doctrine) for believers.
3. Fellowship for believers.
4. Breaking of Bread (the Lord's Supper) for believers
5. Corporate prayers
6. Elders appointed by God who are actual shepherds
10. Deacons who are capable of doing their jobs faithfully
11. The care of widows, orphans, and needy Christians
12. Missionaries
Which means that pointing the finger at denominational churches is not the solution. Doing what is laid out in Scripture is what's important. Which today could also mean defying the powers that be, who are trying to control churches and Christians. Just as the apostles defied the religious leaders who hated Christ and the Gospel (and were willing to pay the price).
God did not intend His churches to become denominations, but that is how it has happened because of false prophets and teachers. Denominations want local churches to be accountable to the denomination. But that is not Scriptural.
Whether a church is independent, a house church, or an assembly meeting in a building, the important things are as shown primarily in Acts 2-6 (and other Scriptures).
1. The true and full Gospel with a serious Gospel outreach to the lost.
2. The apostles doctrines (New Testament doctrine) for believers.
3. Fellowship for believers.
4. Breaking of Bread (the Lord's Supper) for believers
5. Corporate prayers
6. Elders appointed by God who are actual shepherds
10. Deacons who are capable of doing their jobs faithfully
11. The care of widows, orphans, and needy Christians
12. Missionaries
Which means that pointing the finger at denominational churches is not the solution. Doing what is laid out in Scripture is what's important. Which today could also mean defying the powers that be, who are trying to control churches and Christians. Just as the apostles defied the religious leaders who hated Christ and the Gospel (and were willing to pay the price).
Many in the "church " at like they are not. The elders and deacons and Pastors are known as the "didōmi " Gifts of Christ to the church found in Eph 4:11.
One was a man who said IF you do not want victory over sexual sin Just tell God about it. We are accountable to Christ amen and each other. If we are not then Paul wasted his time writing to pastors and providing instruction.