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Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:24). At the rapture, the church will be united with the Bridegroom and the
official “wedding ceremony” will take place and, with it, the eternal union of Christ and His bride will be
actualized (Revelation 19:7–9; 21:1-2).

Believers in Jesus Christ are the bride of Christ, and we wait with great anticipation for the day when we
will be united with our Bridegroom. Until then, we remain faithful to Him and say with all the redeemed
of the Lord, “Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).

Church Membership – David Platt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ema48oLciRw

9.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What is the first and most important criterion for becoming a member of a local church?

2. Why is this requirement so important? (Please cite a verse)

3. What practice of the early church leads us to believe they were taking names (role) as they
became a part of the church?

4. Many churches require water baptism as a criterion for church membership? What Scriptural
support do these churches have?

5. Many churches today have multiple kinds of staff positions (youth pastor, children’s director, etc).
What staff positions are described in the Bible?

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