CHURCH MEMBERSHIP (Part 1) (Kent Smith Notes 10/22/23)

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

(PART ONE)

Being a part of the Bride of Christ

And the Building of God.

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ONE STEP SALVATION

Jesus taught,

“Unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:3

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Matthew 18:3 “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

What does it mean to be converted?

What does it mean to become like little children?

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CONVERSION

Literally: “A Turning”

• A radical change of understanding

• A radical change of heart

• Evidenced by repentance

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“Not my way anymore”

Cease rebelling against God’s authority

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BECOME AS LITTLE CHILDREN

• A belief in Jesus and His works

  • Belief in His sinless life

  • Belief in His death on the cross for sin

  • Belief in His resurrection from the dead

• Evidenced by a Faith & Trust

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“Save Me”

Take Him by the hand.

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THIS SALVATION GRANTS YOU

MEMBERSHIP IN

THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

• You are part of the Bride of Christ.

• You are part of the Building of God.

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