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Part 2 of the Exploring Membership Class for Nova Church, Walterboro
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To the Nova ChurchEXPLORING MEMBERSHIP Group
This 4 week class is designed to introduce participants to:
1.Biblical Discipleship – 2 weeks
2.Nova Church Membership – 2 weeks
Following Jesus
Means that we become a part of His Body (I Corinthians 12:12ff) and members of His Family (John 1:12; Romans 8:16)
Means obeying Him (Matthew 7:21; John 14:15)
Means loving as He loved (John 13:33-34; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:9; I John 2:15-17)
Following Jesus
Results in a life of eternal purpose (John 10:10)
Results in eternal life in the presence of God (John 3:16; I John 2:17; I John 2:25; Titus 1:1-3)
Baptism
We practice “Immersion” because the Greek word for baptism means “to immerse;”
OUR ordinance of baptism is rooted in the events of Matthew 3:13ff, when Jesus was baptized by John;
Baptism
Jesus was baptized as an act of solidarity with us. He identified with the sinners He came to save;
When we are baptized, we stand in solidarity with Jesus, identifying with Him;
Why Be Baptized?
It follows the example of Jesus; Matthew 3:13
It is in obedience to His command; Matthew 28:19
It is a public profession of new life in Christ; Romans 6:4-5
How Do I “Grow” as a Follower of Jesus?
Read, study, hear, and apply the Bible. It is God’s word to us; 2 Timothy 2:15
Prayer is our verbal communication with God; I Thessalonians 5:17
Be part of a Community; Hebrews 10:24ff
Tell Others; Acts 1:8
The Lord’s Supper
Is a commemoration of Jesus’ death; I Corinthians 11:24-27
is a Divine Command; Luke 22:19
is a blessed privilege, a gift of grace;
is a necessary memorial reminding us of the cost of our redemption;
The Lord’s Supper
is a willing testimony, giving us opportunity to testify our identification with Jesus;
is a humbling confession, an admission that we cannot save ourselves;
is an act of faith, looking forward to the 2nd coming of Jesus;
The Lord’s Supper
is a wary warning to never, ever take this memorial observance lightly;