"Now you
are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to
heaven, but you are members of God's very
own family ... and you belong in God's household with every
other Christian."
(Ephesians
2:19,)
Just a few benefits of
belonging to a local group of
believers:
It is part of your identification as a
genuine believer
(Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:5)
You will find support and
encouragement in your daily walk.
(Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25)
You have the opportunity to discover and use your
gifts in ministry
(1 Corinthians 12:4-27)
You come under the spiritual protection
of godly leaders
(Hebrews 13:17, Acts 20:28-29)
You gain accountability, which enables you to
grow spiritually
(Ephesians 5:21)
The purpose of the church is also a
benefit to believers
Worship connects you with God and revitalizes your
spiritual well being while
it prepares you for the week
ahead.
Fellowshiphelps
you find encouragement and allows you to strengthen
others.
Discipleship
helps you grow in the truth and understanding of God’s purposes
so you can apply God’s Word to
your daily life.
Ministryplaces
you in the position to discover your special giftedness while
serving other members of the church
and the community.
Evangelism
brings you full circle as you reach your friends and family for
Christ
which fulfills the great
commission in Matthew 28:19 &
20.
Then Jesus
said to His disciples,Matthew
16:24 For what
profit is it to a
man if he
gains
the whole world,
and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his
soul?
