Why Church Membership? Hebrews 10:19-25; Revelation 1:9-2:1
Introduction
I. Christ’s Intimate Care for Local Churches (Rev. 1-3; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25)
II. The OT Foundation (Psalms 42; 65; 116)
III. The Apostolic Practice (Acts 13:1-4; 14:23-28)
It is clear that in the days of the apostles it was the universal practice to receive believers into the visible church. The Scriptural rule is that while membership is not a prerequisite for salvation, it is a necessary consequence of salvation.—R. B. Kuiper
IV. The Focus of the Epistles (1 Cor. 5:1-13; Titus 2:15; Hebrews 13:7, 17)
V. The Benefits and Responsibilities (Heb. 10:19-25)
Our weakness does not allow us to be dismissed from the school of the church until we have been pupils all our lives. Furthermore, away from her bosom, one cannot hope for any forgiveness of sins or any salvation. God’s fatherly care and the special witness of spiritual life are limited to His flock.”—John Calvin
SERMON ACTIVITY
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
