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Explore the importance of church membership based on biblical teachings, covering aspects such as obedience, fellowship, authority, identity, and loyalty. Find resources for spiritual growth, leadership for guidance, and fellowship for strengthening resolve. Learn about the Gospel Plan of Salvation: believing in Jesus, repentance, confessing faith, baptism for forgiveness, and living in obedient faith. Discover the value of committing to God's family and understanding the significance of church membership as a believer.
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Seeing Value in THIS CHURCH God’s Family
1 Peter 2:4-5 • 4Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God & precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being builtup a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Membership, an Obedience issue • 1 Peter 5:1-2 – “Shepherd the flock of God which is among you”. • A desire to be together: “Among you”. • Letters of recommendation (Acts 18:27; Rom 16:1-2; Col 4:10).
Membership, a Fellowship issue • 1 Cor 1:1-10 – A shared spiritual life in Christ. • A partnership with Christ AND the saved (1 John 1:3; Gal 2:9; Heb 10:23-25).
Membership, an Authority issue • Matt 21:33-46 – God’s authority is respected by respecting His laborers. • A duty toward those who lead & teach (1 Thess 5:12-13; Heb 13:7, 17).
Membership, an Identity issue • Eph 4:1-6 – Standing with the church. • A “unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.
Membership, a Loyalty issue • Eph 2:19-22 – There is unwavering devotion in Christ’s true church. • A strong sense of family responsibility.
Seeing value in THIS church • Resources for spiritual growth. • Leadership for instruction & protection. • Fellowship to strengthen resolve.
Gospel Plan of Salvation • Believe on Jesus as the Lord & Christ: Son of God John 8:23-24; 20:30-31; Mark 16:16; Rom 10:9-10 • Repent – change your mind Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 • Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 • Be immersed in water – forgiveness of sins Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 • Live in obedient faith to the Lord Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10