I eagerly commend this series. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Discover the importance of local church membership.
Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents 7 biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.
1. Join a Church to Display the Gospel
2. Join a Church Because the Bible Requires It
3. Join a Church to Love Other Christians and Edify the Church
4. Join a Church to Evangelize the World
5. Join a Church to Assure Yourself
6. Join a Church to Expose False Gospels
7. Join a Church to Glorify God
Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.
