1. The church and Salvation

2. Often asked Questions
Does one have to be a member of the church to be saved?
Will only members of the church of Christ be saved?

3. Why are these questions asked
Some out of prejudice
Some due to ignorance
Members sometimes guilty:
Speak of “church of Christ” preacher or “church of Christ” doctrine
Some sincerely desire to know
These are the ones we seek to answer in this lesson

4. Does one have to be a member of the church to be saved?
Some view salvation & church membership as 2 separate things
Speak of “getting saved & joining church”
Acts 2:36-47
Ephesians 1:22,23; 5:23

5. Will only members of the church of Christ be saved?
Matthew 16:18
Acts 20:28
1 Peter 1:18, 19
Romans 6:3, 4;
To be His church we must abide in His teaching – 2 John 9
To be a member of any denomination one must go beyond His teaching

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Walk by faith in newness of life (Romans 6:4)