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People don’t seem to be committed to many things these days. Marriages, Families, Companies, Sports teams, and even Churches have all felt the hit of people wanting out. What is our answer? We believe that Jesus committed himself to us when He went to the cross. Even though we believe that salvation is free we don’t believe that it is cheap. It cost God His own son. And following Christ is a commitment. Therefore we believe in formal church membership because it declares that we are committed to several things. We ask every church member to be committed to four major Concepts. We also ask every church member to make a commitment to do four very specific things concerning the body of Christ.. What are they?
“You are members of God’s very own family…and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Ephesians 2:19 (LB)
“We are all parts of Christ’s Body, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other and need all the others.” Romans 12:4-5 (LB)
This includes: attending faithfully; living a godly example before the church and world, and by giving of your tithes and offerings.
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together…but let us encourage one another.” Hebrews 10:25
“But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 (Ph)
“Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.” 1 Corinthians 16:2
“A tenth of all you produce is the Lord’s and it is holy.” Leviticus 27:30
“Continue to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18
“Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit.” 1 Timothy 4:7 (Ph)
This includes your prayer life, devotion life, your life of stewardship, and your witness.
“God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other…” 1 Peter 4:10 (LB)
“There are different kinds of service to God…together you form the body of Christ and each one of you is a necessary part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:5, 27 (LB)
This includes discovering your gifts and talents, being equipped to serve by your pastors, and by developing a servant’s heart
“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you…”1 Peter 4:10 (Ph)
“God gave,…some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up…” Ephesians 4:11-12
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ…who took on the very nature of a servant…: Philippians 2:3-4, 7
“…you will be my witnesses for me…to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (GN)
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do it with gentleness and respect…” 1 Peter 3:15
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“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and on the growth of our fellowship together.” Romans 15:19 (Ph)
“Live in complete harmony with each other – each with the attitude of Christ toward each other.” Romans 15:5 (LB)
“Have a sincere love for your fellow believers; love one another earnestly with all your hearts.” 1 Peter 1:22 (GN)
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs…” Ephesians 4:29
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17
“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you…”1 Peter 4:10 (Ph)
“God gave,…some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up…” Ephesians 4:11-12
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ…who took on the very nature of a servant…: Philippians 2:3-4, 7
“To the church…we always thank God for you and pray for you constantly.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2
“Go out into the country…and urge anyone you find to come in, so that My House will be full.” Luke 14:23 (LB)
“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.” Romans 15:7 (LB)
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together…but let us encourage one another.” Hebrews 10:25
“But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 (Ph)
“Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.” 1 Corinthians 16:2
