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Intro
Text - 1 Corinthians 12.27; Acts 2.46-47
Title - Church Membership Matters
Series - Discipleship Class 101: Becoming a Biblical Christian
Objective of this lesson
to provide a concise, biblical understanding of the importance of church membership with its responsibilities and privileges.
What is Church Membership
What is a “Church”
A church is a "called out assembly” (Grk.
ekklesia)
The church is the body of people who were called out of the world by the gospel of Christ and birthed into the kingdom of God by the Holy Spirit.
the church is the people of God
the church is the Spirit-born, Spirit-filled people of God
A church (local church) is a group of Christians who commit to affirm one another’s faith, oversee one another’s membership, meet together for worship and help each other in ministry.
What is Church Membership
Church membership is a formal commitment of a Christian to participate in the life of a local church.
A church “member” is a Christian who is a committed particpant in the life and activities of a local church.
2 Types of “Membership”
Membership into the Body of Christ
this “body” is composed of Spirit-baptized members only
Membership into the local church
this membership is for Christian ministry
the first local church
people are being saved through gospel preaching
the “saved” ones are added to the church
Note - our emphasis in this lesson is membership to the local church.
What are the responsibilities of a Church Member
Submission to leadership and authority
Participation in local activities
Care and nurture of fellow members
Members of the local church should care for one another, both in the natural and spiritual needs.
Support to the work of the ministry
Members of the local church support the work financially.
Give “double honor” to those who labor in the word
Share in the needs of the ministry
Submit to Discipline
What are the privileges of a Church Member
Members of a local church are entitled to the following:
Pastoral care
Pastoral care includes
prayer support
weddings, funeral, and related occasion
financial assistance
rehabilitation
feeding the poor
visitations
Spiritual nurture
Spiritual nurture includes
equipping the member for ministry
edification of the member with other members
teaching that leads to unity of faith and knolwedge of Jesus Christ, and maturity
Conclusion
Every Christian deserves a local ministry to help him/her grow and become a fruitful and mature child of God.
Every local church deserves a total commitment from its members.
Together, the result is a ministry that becomes the salt and light in the world, and glorifies God.
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