HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH?
One does not “join” the church. The Lord adds to the church those who are being saved (Acts 2:47). To be saved, one must do the will of God (Matt. 7:21-23). The will of God as expressed by the New Testament, for the sinner outside the body of Christ must:
HEAR THE GOSPEL
Romans 10:17
BELIEVE IN CHRIST
John 8:24 Hebrews 11:6
REPENT OF THEIR SINS
Acts 17:30 & 26:20
CONFESS FAITH IN CHRIST
Matt. 10:32 Rom. 10:10
BE BAPTIZED FOR THE
REMISSION OF SINS
Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16
BE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
Rev. 2:10
