1. Welcome to the Family

2. Formed for God’s Family
“You are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.” (Gal. 3:26) “Since you are His child, everything He has belongs to you.” (Gal. 4:7) “God has reserved a priceless inheritance for His children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.” (I Pet. 1:4)

3. Matthew 28:19
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

4. Love Matters Most
“Love others as you love yourself.”(Gal. 5:24) “Do good to everyone – especially to those in the family of faith.” (Gal. 6:10) “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (Jn. 13:35)

5. 3 Truths about Love Life without love is worthless (1Cor. 13:3)
Love will last forever (I Cor. 13:13)
We will be evaluated on our love (Mt. 25:40, Gal. 5:6)

6. Born to Belong
We are not to spend our lives isolated from other Christians
Your relationship with God is personal, but it’s not meant to be private
The Church is a Body, not a Building

7. Reasons to Belong to a Church Family
It identifies you as a genuine believer
It moves you out of self-centeredness
It helps you build spiritual muscle
It allows you to share in Christ’s mission in the world
It will help to keep you from backsliding