1. WHAT DOES CHURCH MEAN? * Greek word meaning assembly or gathering * can be used secularly or spiritually * all the "one-another" commands in bible cannot be performed without local gathering of believers * Bible prescribes elder and deacon leadership - cannot have without local church! * If established by God, then local church very important to Christian life.
2. IS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP BIBLICAL? * if biblical, then important issue * Colossians 4:9 numbers those in local church * 1 Timothy 5:9 has list of those in local church * discipline makes sense only with membership: -- Matthew 18 , 1 Corinthians 5 -- can't kick out if not a member * Hebrews 13:17 - can't obey leaders if not in a formal membership with them - otherwise leaders are accountable for all churchgoers everywhere. * Joining local church reflects gospel - demonstrates body of Christ, creates mutual accountability, use spiritual gifts
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