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NASB | Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ's return] approaching. |
Subject: Church membership scriptural? |
Bible Note: Messiahh'schild: I have read the notes to your question, and thought I would add food for thought. I attend Clavary Cahpel that does not have membership. Pryor to five years ago I was a baptist, which always have membership. Having been part of both I believe I can be fair as to my opinion. Even though Calvary Cahpel says they are not a denomination, they are one hair width from it. I do not like non-membership. I personally like a congreation form of governing, with Elders and Decons being voted by the congreation, and budgets voted on. Having said that, I respect the sincere desire of my churches Pastor and Elders to lead the church in the direction they are sure the Lord is leading. I have for the most have not found too much to not agree with. I feel the members have the right to see the budget and have greater input into these matters. Having been a pastor, I think non-membership makes it hard to know who really is a devoted Christian and loyal to the body of believers that they worship with. There is most certianly no reason why God can't work in either situation, and He does. I believe if the Lord is calling and there is a ministry that one feels they should do, then do whatever the Lord leads you to do. Blessings. Justme |