How Biblical Metaphors for the Church Require Church Membership
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“If we unpack all of what Scripture teaches about the local church, we’ll find that church membership is in fact in every nook and cranny of the New Testament.
On Church Covenants and New Members
In my book, What’s it Mean to be a Baptist?, I chat a bit about church covenants for members. They’re important. They aren’t commanded in the Scriptures, of course, but I believe they’re a good tool to capture and convey the proper responsibilities members of a local church have towards each other.
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Make Finding a Church a Priority When Moving
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“Sadly, one thing that many Christians fail to account for when moving from one area to another is church. The thought process is frequently that a new church can be found upon arrival. That is a mistake – possibly a tragic mistake.” - A Day in His Court
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Why Church Membership Matters
This article is based on a sermon I preached on 23 September 2018, on the occasion of a new Christian joining our congregation.
Church membership is important. You’ve probably heard it before. But, why is it important? To frame the issue before I answer, I’d like to use an analogy.
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Biblical Church Membership
Church membership has fallen on hard times. Some question whether formal membership is taught in the Bible. Isn’t it a man-made tradition that ought to be abandoned? Others accept it, but wonder if it has outlived its original purpose.
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5 Ways Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle Cultivated Meaningful Membership
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“Space issues were a problem, but more than that, Spurgeon suddenly found himself caring for a congregation that had grown far beyond his capacity.” IX Marks
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4 Myths that Keep College Students from Joining a Church
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“Myth #1: There’s no real benefit in church membership.” IX Marks
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