Membership
In many denominations today you will find that in order to be a member you have to be voted in, have a special experience that qualifies you, or some similar means of entrance.
Such is not the case in the church of Christ. We believe that Christ built His church (Matthew 16:18) and that He determined the means of entry. What He requires for one to become a Christian is found in His word.
We are told in Acts 2:47 that the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. So we see that whether a person is to be a member of the church or not is not determined by man. Who are those though that are "such as should be saved?"
When we study God's word we find that there are five things that are essential to one's becoming a Christian and thereby entering the church. They are as follows;
- One must hear the gospel. (Rom. 10:17).
- One must believe. (Heb. 11:6; Mark 16:16).
- One must repent of their sins. (Acts 17:30).
- One must confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10).
- One must be baptized for the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38; Mk. 16:16; John 3:5).
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