MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH

I The Importance of the Church
A. The Church Belongs to God
B. The Church was Bought by Christ
C. The Church is Built By Christ
II. The Design of the Church
A. Universal
B. Local
III. Membership in a Local Church

A. Is Church Membership Biblical?
Acts 5:12-13; 1 Corinthians 6:17; Acts 2:41; 4:4; Acts 6:1;
1 Timothy 5:9-12; Acts 6:2-3; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13;
2 Corinthians 2:6; Acts 20:28;

B. What is Church Membership?
Acts 2:42; Acts 4:24-37;

C. What are the Requirements for Church
Membership?
2 Timothy 2:16-18;

D. What are the Responsibilities of Church
Membership?
1Corinthians 12:4-6,7,11,18;

E. Be Submissive to the Local Church
Leadership Hebrews 13:7,17
1 Timothy 3:1-13; Acts 6:1-4; 1 Corinthians 5:3-5;
1 Corinthians 14:33,40; Hebrews 13:7,17;
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13;

MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH

1. Is Church Membership Biblical? Explain


2. What is church membership? What are the practical ways it is displayed in Acts 4:24-37?


3. What are the requirements for Church membership in scripture and at CBC?


4. Explain the Responsibilities of Church Members.


5. Explain the dynamic of authority and submission in the local church.