Membership Matters

Acts 2:36-47

Big Idea: Healthy Church Members Commit Themselves To Living As Those Who Have Been Called Out And Called Together By God

1) A church is God’s “called-out ones.” (36-41)

Healthy church members can say, “I have been…"
a. Saved by God’s grace.
b. Baptized in Jesus name.
c. Changed by the Holy Spirit.
d. Located in one place.

2) A church is God’s called-together ones. (42-47)

Healthy church members can say, “So I will…”
a. Receive godly shepherding for the sake of my soul. (42a)
b. Engage in meaningful community for the benefit of others. (42b, 44-46)
c. Participate in awe-filled worship for the glory of God. (43, 46-47a)
d. Live with evangelistic purpose for the advance of the gospel. (47b)