Subject: Where does membership come from? |
Bible Note: I personally don't believe there is a need for being a church member. I believe that it is important for every believer to attend and support a local assembly. However, for me to think that membership will some how draw me closer to God or other brothers and sisters in Christ is stretching it a bit. I believe there are people with church memberships across this country who believe that this membership guarantees them eternal life. This is a problem. I believe that the membership idea is man made and reflects mans need and not Gods. The Bible does teach that we are to continue to fellowship with other believers, and to assemble ourselves. My committment should never be based on the accepted doctrinal belief of the local church but to the entire word of God. Jal |