SUMMARY
Throughout the world, many people claim to be a Christian. This could mean something different for each person. Even people who don't practice Christianity in their life self-identify as such. If we look at Scripture, however, we have a clear understanding of what a Christian is and how our lives are to reflect that identity. In this episode, Rick and Brad will look at how Christians can claim their identity in Christ and see what role the local church plays in a true Christian's life.
QUESTIONS DISCUSSED
Can you be a Christian and not be a part of a church?
What are the exceptions to Christians not being involved with a church?
What is a local church? What is needed for a church? Where do we get this definition?
What is the Universal Church?
What is the relationship between the Universal Church and the local church?
Is being involved with a church a part of the sanctification process?
Does God command His people to be a part of a church?
Responding to “I’m still a Christian even though I might not be involved with a local church”.
How can we graciously call out those who claim to be Christians?
Do we have the right to judge others?
Isn’t requiring being a part of a church legalistic?
What are some hurdles/excuses for not getting involved with a church?
How does the Gospel summarize this episode?
RESOURCES/REFERENCES
1 Timothy 4:13 - Public reading and teaching of Scripture
1 Peter 5 - Exhortation for elders
Colossians 3:16 - Sing together
Ephesians 5 - Imitate God
1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Orderly Worship
1 Corinthians 11:22 - Don’t you have houses to eat and drink?
Matthew 28:16-20 - The great commission
Acts 2:42-47 - Devotion of believers
1 Corinthians 1:14 -
Acts 8:34-40 - Ethiopian eunuch getting baptized
2 Corinthians 9 - Cheerful giving
Hebrews 10:24-25 - Stir one another up
Hebrews 13:17 - Obey your leaders
John 13:35 - People will know you are a Christian by your love
Ephesians 4:16 - There are many parts to the body
Ephesians 4:25 - Speak truth to one another
Galatians 6 - Bear one another’s burdens
1 John 4:20 - If you don’t love your brother, you don’t love God
Matthew 25:40 - What you do to the least of these, you also do to Jesus
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 - Don’t affiliate with those living of this world
John 7:24 - Judge with right judgment
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