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Baptism and Membership
A Biblical discussion of their connection within the church
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The Baptist Acrostic
• Biblical authority (Mat 24:35; 1 Pet 1:23; 2 Tim 3:16-17)
• Autonomy of the local church (Mat 18:15–17; 1 Cor 6:1-3)
• Priesthood of all believers• Two ordinances (believer's baptism and the
Lord's Supper) (Act 2:41–47; 1 Cor. 11:23-32)
• Individual soul liberty• Saved church membership (Mat 16:18; Eph 5:23–32; Col 1:18)
• Two offices of the church (pastor and deacon)• Separation of Church and State
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Images of the Church
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The Value of local church
• The real life practice of the “one anothers”• The exercise of spiritual gifts for glory of God• The development of your faith and
relationship with God• The working model of interdependence,
mutual benefit, and leadership
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Formal Ceremony
• Ceremony is important for the partners• Ceremony is important for the witnesses• Ceremony is highly cultural
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The Church & the church
Universal Church
(“Big C” church, catholic, world-
wide, global)
Local Church
(“Little C” church, local,
Tabernacle Baptist Church)
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Local Church
(“Little C” church, local,
Tabernacle Baptist Church)
Regenerated Un-regenerated
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The Baptist Acrostic
• Biblical authority (Mat 24:35; 1 Pet 1:23; 2 Tim 3:16-17)
• Autonomy of the local church (Mat 18:15–17; 1 Cor 6:1-3)
• Priesthood of all believers• Two ordinances (believer's baptism and the
Lord's Supper) (Act 2:41–47; 1 Cor. 11:23-32)
• Individual soul liberty• Saved church membership (Mat 16:18; Eph 5:23–32; Col 1:18)
• Two offices of the church (pastor and deacon)• Separation of Church and State
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The Signals of Regeneration
• We cannot see the heart• We have to look for early fruit– Love of the Savior, gospel– Love of the Word– Love of the brothers, church
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SALVATION
BAPTISM
MEMBERSHIP
MINISTRY/SERVICE
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Membership Coaching
• We are interested in stranding any runners• We are interested in reaching the goal “every
member a minister”• We will not force runners to advance before
they are ready
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Membership Issues to Avoid
• Membership as a bragging right, entitlement• Membership as an oppression instrument or
excuse for abuse• Membership as a casual understanding• Membership as a forced, coerced decision
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Practical Membership
Leadership
GROWTH
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TH Technical
Membership
Fuzzy Membership
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Progressive Membership
• 1 = “FUZZY” – friendship, comfort in services, welcomed
• 2 = “WARM” – small group involvement, investigative, interested
• 3 = “TECHNICAL” – membership ceremony, formal identification
• 4 = “PRACTICAL” – ministry involvement, fully invested, $/time/talent
• 5 = “LEADERSHIP”
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Some examples to consider
• Ethopian eunuch (Acts 8:35-39)
• Philippian jailor (Acts 16:31-34)
• Thief on cross (Luke 23:39-43)
• Simon, the Great (Acts 8:12-24)
• The Corinthians (1 Cor. 1:14-17)
• Paul (Acts 9:18; 22:13-16)
• Jesus (Matt 3:13-17; Luk 3:21-22) • John (Matt 3:6-12; Mrk 1:8-9; Luk 3:3-9)