Church and church life
How do we bring the church to a biblical understanding of church membership?
Preach the Gospel. Preach the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, the substitution...
What is «biblical membership in a local church»?
«"Biblical membership in a local church" means four things: Church members are...
Why do we claim that according to Scripture every Christian should join a local church?
Every Christian should join a local church because Scripture requires it...
Cleaning up church rolls is a concern for all church members
How can we lovingly remove members from church rolls without causing division?.
Cleaning up church membership lists
Although I hear stories almost daily from pastors across the country, I was stunned...
Twelve Reasons Why Local Church Membership Is Important
This is biblical. Jesus founded a local church, and all the apostles carried out their ministry...
Is church membership biblical?
«"The bride of Christ cannot be an adulteress; she is blameless and pure. She knows only...
How the principle of «belonging before faith» undermines the essence of the Church
One of the important discoveries of the modern world is that John Donne was right, and Sa...
Church: Universal and Local
Definition The Universal Church is the heavenly and eschatological gathering of all believers...
What is a local church?
A local church is a group of Christians who meet regularly in the name of Christ to...
Theological Critique of Multi-Campus (Multi-Location) Churches: What is «Church»?
What do you think are the necessary elements for a group of Christians to become p...
Wanted: instigators and provocateurs in the church!
If you, like most pastors, don't want to deal with church members who, in your opinion,...