dudley
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Church Membership - Is That in the Bible?
The importance of church membership is often discussed. Although at one time no one seriously doubted the obligation of a Christian to be a member of a church, in recent years this attitude has changed dramatically; in fact, changed so much that there are now churches that have no membership.
So, I must ask the question, is church membership taught in the Bible? I think the answer to this question might be , yes. However, i cannot find a single verse in the New Testament that actually instructs a person to become a member of a church. If that is the case , how can it be said so dogmatically by anyone that the Bible requires church membership?
Again I am asking a question not doubting my Reformed faith. I hope my PB brothers can shed some light on the topic for me and maybe others.
The importance of church membership is often discussed. Although at one time no one seriously doubted the obligation of a Christian to be a member of a church, in recent years this attitude has changed dramatically; in fact, changed so much that there are now churches that have no membership.
So, I must ask the question, is church membership taught in the Bible? I think the answer to this question might be , yes. However, i cannot find a single verse in the New Testament that actually instructs a person to become a member of a church. If that is the case , how can it be said so dogmatically by anyone that the Bible requires church membership?
Again I am asking a question not doubting my Reformed faith. I hope my PB brothers can shed some light on the topic for me and maybe others.