CHURCH – Why join a church?

REFLECT

What is one of the best experiences you’ve had with a group of people?
What was it about the group that made the experience so special and memorable?

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Church is a community of people who share their faith, hope and love of Jesus! The Bible uses a number of pictures to describe what church is like:
• A family We are all brothers and sisters in God’s family.
• A body An organic system of people who work together.
• The bride of Christ Jesus has a special love, devotion and care for the church.

The Difference Church Makes

Church makes a big difference in our lives in the following ways:

• Connects us with God.
• Connects us with other people who have similar spiritual worldview.
• Gives us a new spiritual family.
• Provides us with a spiritual home.
• Gives us the opportunity to work together with other people using the spiritual gifts that the Holy Spirit has given you.

The Way the Bible Describes God’s People

The Bible beautifully describes the vision that Jesus has for His church. It consists of people who:
• Believe that Jesus is the Son of God who saves people from sin and death. 1 John 5:1-13
• Trust in Jesus in this life and throughout eternity. Proverbs 3:5-6
• Make the Bible the foundation of their worldview and the way they live. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Love God and love the people around them. Ma􏰀hew 22:34-40
• Keep God’s commandments. John 14:15, Revelation 12:17
• Treasure and share the story of Jesus as found in the Bible. Revelation 12:17

How would you like to continue your journey with Jesus?

FURTHER STUDY

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
— Hebrews 10:24-25

BOOKS TO READ

• The One — David Asscherick and Ty Gibson
• Why Church Matters: Discovering Your Place in the Family of God — Joshua Harris
• Church: Why Bother? — Philip Yancey

NEXT STEP

Would you like to join our group for the next stage of our journey with Jesus?

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