6 Reasons to Be a Faithful Member of Bethel Christian Center
As believers in Christ, we are members of His body and must discipline ourselves to be actively involved in ministry as a way of life. Here are some specific reasons why you should be a committed member of a solid local church. What you benefit as member: marriage Ceremonies, Baptism, Funeral services, fellowship, right to vote and ministry involvement.
Offer to God a sacrificial offering and tithe: Malachi 3:10
- You follow the pattern set forth in the New Testament.
As Bethel family member we should be committed to serving the Lord and one another in the same ministry location. Numbers were known (Acts 1:15, 2:41, 4:4), servants were selected (Acts 6:2-5), discipline was practiced(1 Cor. 5:12-13), worship was corporate (1 Cor 14:23), and shepherds knew for whom they were responsible (Heb. 13:17). - You have a greater opportunity to use your spiritual gifts.
God chose for your spiritual gifts to possess for His church:
(1 Cor 6:19), (1 Cor 12:7, 11). As we use our gifts, we are being good
stewards of the manifold grace of God (1 Peter 4:10). This is as it should be. Unity in doctrine, purity of life, and submissive accountability to one another and leaders are necessary for a healthy Christian life. - You become a more committed part of a spiritual family.
Joining a local church is like entering into a covenant relationship with other believers in order to love them as an active part of a spiritual family
(1 Jn 4:7). We also need the spiritual oversight and soul care of faithful
shepherds (Heb 13:17). - You ensure a balanced Christian life. Put God while serving Him into your schedule.develops the proper spiritual symmetry just by listening to Christian radio, watching Christian television, or reading. Unless you’re an active part of a local church, your Christian life and ministry will be imbalanced.”
- You avail yourself of the wisdom of a multitude of counselors.Proverbs 11:14, in the abundance of counselors there is victory.(Titus 2:1-8). These relationships will help guide you in the many decisions that you face in life so that you may discern God’s good and perfect will.
- You experience the joy of serving others.God has re-created us in Christ Jesus for the purpose of bringing glory to Him by bearing fruit (Eph 2:10; John 15:2). The fruit of the Spirit is primarily manifested in our relationships with others (Gal 5:22-23). Believers are to follow the example of Christ the Master Servant (Jn 13:15)
Give your service to God and others with Love, Unity and Compassion