A Biblical Case for Church Membership | Selected Scriptures

Church membership is taught in the Bible...

• Theologically

• Historically (as seen in the early church)

• • It is implied in the records of the early church.

• • • The church knew who were in and who were out.

• • • Those outside the church knew who were part of the church.

• • The church is often portrayed locally.

• • The church is described as a congregation of gathered believers.

• Practically

• • When you fail to commit to the church you cut yourself off from the grace of the body life in the church.

• • • Edification of one another (the “one anothers”)

• • • The exercise of spiritual gifts

• • You miss out on the responsibility and accountability in church leadership.

• • You shield yourself from church discipline.