The Myth Of The Perfect Church: Straight Talk About Church Membership
1 / Where Does The Bible Teach Church Membership?
1: The Practice Of Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
2: The Meaning Of "Join" (Acts 5:13)
3: The Meaning Of "The Whole Church" (1 Corinthians 14:23)
4: The Practice Of Spiritual Oversight (Hebrews 13:17)
5: The Use Of A "List" To Identify Widows (Matthew 18:15-17)
6: The Use Of Metaphors To Describe Churches
- Household (1 Timothy 3:15)
- Flock (Acts 20:28)
2 / What Constitutes A True Church?
1: The Faithful Preaching Of The Word Of God (Acts 20:26-27)
2: The Observance Of The Ordinances
- Baptism (Matthew 28:19)
- The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
3: The Practice Of Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
4: Regenerate Church Membership (1 Corinthians 1:2)
5: Godly Leaders: Pastors & Deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
3 / When & How Should Someone Leave One Local Church For Another?
1: When False Doctrine Is Being Taught (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
2: There Is Dishonarable Leadership (1 Timothy 5:17-19)