The Philosophical Foundation
Membership is granted to individuals who have committed to and are
in agreement with the following prerequisites:
* Faith and Confession in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (Romans
10:9)
* Agreeing with and following faithfully the purpose, goals, and
doctrines of the church.
* Completion of new members' classes, which entitles you to serve
in a ministry or auxiliary.
The Biblical Basis/Goal
* The Biblical mandate for membership (Hebrews 13:17).
* The Biblical motivation for membership (Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 John
1:3).
* The Biblical method for membership (2 Thessalonians 2:14; Philippians
1:6).
* The Biblical goal for membership (Matthew 28:18-20).
* The Biblical result for membership (I Corinthians 13:1-13; John
13:25: 15:12).
Benefits of Membership
* To be spiritually covered under the guidance of a local pastor,
who will lead as the Holy Spirit dictates (Hebrews 13:17).
* Aiding in ministry to saints as well as sinners (Matthew 28:19-20).
* Strengthening the bonds of love and kinship (Philippians 2:1-4).
* To be a part of a family of believers (I Corinthians 12:12-14).
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