Christ Our Cornerstone
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 (NKJV)
The purpose of the church is also a benefit to believers
Worship connects you with God and revitalizes your spiritual
well being while it prepares you for the week ahead.
Fellowship helps you find encouragement and allows you to strengthen others.
Discipleship helps you grow in the truth and understanding of
God’s purposes so you can apply God’s Word to your daily life.
Ministry places you in the position to discover your special giftedness
while serving other members of the church and the community.
Evangelism brings you full circle as you reach your friends and
family for Christ which is part of the great commission in Matthew 28:19 & 20.
Just a few benefits of belonging to a local group of believers:
It is part of your identification as a genuine believer
(Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:5)
You will find support and encouragement in your daily walk.
(Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25)
You have the opportunity to discover and use your gifts in ministry
(1 Corinthians 12:4-27)You come under the spiritual protection of godly leaders
(Hebrews 13:17, Acts 20:28-29)You gain accountability, which enables you to grow spiritually
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(Ephesians 5:21)
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Then Jesus said to His disciples,Matthew 16:24 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?