1. 1 Corinthians 12:12 – 18

2. 1 Corinthians 16:8; Romans 16:3-5 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:17
1. What Does The Bible Say?
Acts 9:26; 14:23; 20:7
1 Corinthians 16:8; Romans 16:3-5
Acts 2:44; 4:32
1 Corinthians 12:14
1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:17
1 Peter 5:3

3. 2. What is The Worldly Alternative?
The Freelance: Keep Options Open; Bounce Around
The Hypercritical: A Fault Finder With All Congregations
The One Miler: Do Just Enough
The Uncommitted: Perpetual Guest Vs. Dedicated Member
The Ale carte Christian: Enjoy A Have It Your Way Christianity

4. 3. What is The Scriptural Alternative?
To Find A Faithful Body Of Believers To Worship With (Phil. 2:2)
To Place Membership So We Can Go To Work (Acts 6:3)
To Serve Under The Oversight Of Elders (Heb. 13:17)
To Be Held Accountable For Conduct, Attendance, Giving, Service, Etc.(1 Cor. 5:1ff.)
To Have One’s Needs Met (1 cor. 12:26)

5. 4. How Do We Place Membership With A Local Congregation?
When Baptized/Restored (Acts 2:47)
Responding Publicly
Speaking Personally To A Member, The Preacher Or One Of The Elders
warning: Important For Members To Be Hospitable To Visitors (heb. 13:1-2)

6. How Can We Become A Member Of The Church?
By Obeying The Gospel
Hear Him (Romans 10:17)
Believe Him (Mark 16:16)
Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)
Confess Him (Acts 8:37)
Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)
Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)
By Being Restored As An Erring Christian
Come Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)
Repent (Acts 8:22)
Pray (James 5:16)