A Definition and Practice FELLOWSHIP VS MEMBERSHIP.

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A Definition and Practice FELLOWSHIP VS MEMBERSHIP

NATURE & PRACTICE OF THE NT CHURCH Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:41-42 (NKJ)

REQUIREMENTS FOR FELLOWSHIP Trust and Obey (Then those who gladly received his word were baptized…) Sound Doctrine (they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine) Holy Living (It is written, "Be holy, for I am holy”--1 Peter 1:16)

TRUST & OBEY The local assembly is comprised of those who have trusted in the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. Baptism, although not a requirement for entrance into the church, nevertheless is a natural and expected step of obedience for the new Christian. The NT pattern for incorporation into fellowship in the local assembly is to receive those who have trusted in Christ and who have been baptized in His Name.

SOUND DOCTRINE The inspiration of the Scriptures The deity of Christ The virgin birth Salvation by grace through faith in the substitutionary atonement The Second Coming of Christ

HOLY LIVING The Bible declares the local church to be the temple of God, with particular emphasis placed on the individual Christian’s duty to maintain the holiness of God’s institution (1 Corinthians 3:16-17). Those who flagrantly disregard the Bible’s call to purity and obedience are to be removed from fellowship (1 Corinthians 5).

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FELLOWSHIP Shared lives through attendance of meetings Submission to direction of those in leadership Sharing Financially

SHARED LIVES THROUGH ATTENDANCE Attendance at the meetings of the church was understood as an essential aspect for their personal growth as well as ministry within the family of believers. In Acts 2:41-42 the breaking of bread is emphasized as integral to normal church life. We worship the Lord in the breaking of bread every week and strongly encourage all those who are in fellowship to join with us in doing so.

SUBMISSION TO THE DIRECTION OF THE LEADERSHIP The Christian in fellowship places himself under the godly guidance and discipline of the elders and leaders of the church. “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves, for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it joy, and now with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.” (Hebrews 13:17)

SHARING FINANACIALLY The New Testament metaphor most frequently employed for the church is that of a family. The Bible teaches that an individual’s first responsibility is to care for his own family (1 Timothy 5:8). The same principle applies in the spiritual sense. Although certainly there are many causes worthy of support, the Christian’s primary responsibility is to his own church.

THE PRIVILEGES OF FELLOWSHIP Incorporation into a Loving, Caring Body Opportunity for Service Spiritual Care Exercise of Preisthood

INCORPORATION INTO THE BODY Acts 2:41-42 contains the first usage of a term vital to the Christian’s spiritual well-being and growth: And they continued steadfastly in…fellowship. The word fellowship is translated from the Greek koinonia meaning “to hold things in common.”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE God has gifted each Christian in a specific way for the purpose of glorifying His Name and for the furthering of His plans for the church and for the world. The principle instrument for the outworking of the individual’s spiritual gift is the local church. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all (1 Corinthians 12:7).

SPIRITUAL CARE God has designed the local church to be governed and led by a group of men divinely chosen by the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28). The Bible admonishes these elders to watch and shepherd those who have been entrusted to their care as those who will give an account (Hebrews 13:17). The elders of SPBC take this responsibility seriously and seek to diligently protect, guide, and equip the Christians whom God has called into fellowship in the assembly.

EXERCISE OF PRIESTHOOD God has now declared that every believer in Christ is to be a priest to God (1 Peter 2:5, 9). Among those “sacrifices” which the Christian may offer are those of praise (1 Peter 2:5) and thanksgiving (Hebrews 13:15). Offering praise, worship, and prayers to God excepting only that the audible expression of worship (apart from singing) is restricted to the men.

ALL CHRISTIANS ARE MEMBERS Universal Church is all believers everywhere. Local Church is those made up of individuals meeting regularly. SPBC Believes the Unity of the Body makes all believers part of the Body of Christ and thus members of the Church.

IN FELLOWSHIP SPBC leadership has chosen to avoid the use of the term member with respect to those who are a part of the assembly. Instead we refer to the Christian as being “in fellowship” with us. This phrase is derived from the Greek word koinonia (commonality or fellowship) and reflects the idea of mutual service and care just as one would find within a family.