1. Definition (universal) Definition (local) Responsibilities
Church membership
Definition (universal)
Definition (local)
Responsibilities

2. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
What defines membership in the church in a universal sense?
Definition of the church.
The church is the body of Christ. Eph. 1:22-23
Jesus is the Savior of this body. Eph. 5:23
Thus, the church is the sum total of all of those whom Jesus has saved.
Re-phrased question.
What must I do to become a part of Christ’s church?
Or, what must I do to be saved?

3. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

4. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
To be a member of the church (in a universal sense), I must:
Become a Christian.
Remain Faithful.
Acts 2:47, “and the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

5. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
What defines membership in the church in a local sense?
A person must be a baptized believer to be a member of a local church.
A person must be living a faithful life in order to be a member of a local church.
A person must express a desire to be a part of a local church.
A person must be accepted by the church in order to be a member of that local church.