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Crossroads Foundations: Building Blocks of Membership
The Biblical model of belonging to the Body of Christ encompasses the following principles:
- Born again, Baptized Believer in Jesus Christ:
- Jesus was sent for a reason: John 3:16-18
- Jesus is the connection to God: John 14:6
- Follow Jesus and receive: Acts 2:38
- Belong to a Community Group:
- Encourage one another: Acts 2:42
- Bear one another’s burdens: Galatians 6:1-5
- Strength in numbers: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12
- Grow together Spiritually: Colossians 3:16
- Serve in Ministry:
- We each have an important role: 1Cor. 12:31
- We have an assignment: Eph. 2:10
- Builds up the Body of Christ: Eph. 4:11-13
- Service is Praise to God: 1Peter 4:8-11
- Giving our Tithes:
The model of giving in the Old Testament, set by God, was the giving of your “first-fruits” which is giving to God your best and your first portion of your income. The amount God had set as a standard for giving was 10 percent. The New Testament speaks of generous giving with a cheerful heart, this sets the standard for our attitude as we give to the cause of Christ.
- Test God: Malachi 3:10-12
- Our obedience blesses God: Mark 12:41-44
- Generosity reaps Generosity: 2Cor. 9:6-8
- First fruits: Proverbs 3:5-10
- Regular Church Attendance:
- Do not neglect meeting: Hebrews 10:19-25
As a member of Crossroads, I understand that I am committed to growing in each of these areas until I am in full agreement with them in word and in action. As a leader in ministry, I understand I am required to be a member of Crossroads and live by this Biblical model and principles.
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