5 PARTICIPATION

How Do I Get Involved?

So those who received his word were

baptized, and there were added that day
about three thousand souls.
ACTS 2:41

After the new believers in Jerusalem had been added to the church,

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they started a different way of life unique to those who are part of

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Christ’s church. Similarly, we have four basic expectations of Victory

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members based on Scripture:

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We expect church members to devote themselves to God, and read

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their Bible and pray every day. Consistent prayer and Bible study are

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And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching
and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and

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the prayers.

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ACTS 2:42

2. A Lifestyle of (2)

We expect church members to be disciples and to make disciples by

being involved in a Victory group, preaching the gospel to others, and
helping family and friends know and follow Jesus as well.

And day by day, attending the temple together and

breaking bread in their homes, they received their food
with glad and generous hearts . . .
ACTS 2:46
 . . . and what you have heard from me in the presence
of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be
able to teach others also.
2 TIMOTHY 2:2

3. A Lifestyle of (3)

We expect church members to live a lifestyle of generosity by

cheerfully giving their tithes and offerings to God through the church.

And they were selling their possessions and belongings

and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.

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ACTS 2:45

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Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a

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cheerful giver.

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:7

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We expect church members to make every effort to walk in

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peace, forgiveness, and unity. This unity is relational, doctrinal,
and philosophical.

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in common.
ACTS 2:44

. . . eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond

of peace.
EPHESIANS 4:3

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We see the result of the church’s commitment to devotion, unity,
generosity, and discipleship in the following verse:

[They were] praising God and having favor with all the
people. And the Lord added to their number day by
day those who were being saved.
ACTS 2:47

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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Why do you think commitment to a church community is

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important for your spiritual growth?

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part of this church? Are you willing to make these

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membership commitments?

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WORLD
A EVANGELICAL
ALLIANCE
Statement of Faith

We believe

. . . in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired,

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infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters
of faith and conduct . . .

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One God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and

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Holy Spirit . . .

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, His virgin birth,

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His sinless human life, His divine miracles, His vicarious and atoning

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death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His mediatorial work,

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and His personal return in power and glory . . .

The Salvation of lost and sinful man through the shed blood of the

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Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the
Holy Spirit . . .

The Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a

holy life, to witness and work for the Lord Jesus Christ . . .

The Unity of the Spirit of all true believers, the Church, the Body
of Christ . . .

The Resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved
unto the resurrection of life, they that are lost unto the resurrection
of damnation.

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MEMBERSHIP
B COMMITMENTS

As a church member, I commit to a lifestyle of:

1. Devotion
I am devoted to God and I will grow in my relationship with Him by
reading my Bible and praying every day.
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2. Discipleship

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I will be a disciple and make disciples.

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3. Generosity
I will cheerfully give my tithes and offerings to God through my church.
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4. Unity
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I will make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace.
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CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 4
Pattern: Provision:
What is the Church? How Do We Support the Church?

1. Building 1. Generously
2. Community 2. Sacrificially
3. Body 3. Expectantly
4. Connected 4. Cheerfully
5. Bride 5. Tenth
6. Consecrated 6. First

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CHAPTER 2 8. Watches
Purpose: 9. Counts

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Why Do We Exist?
10. Honors

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1. Christ-centered

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3. Socially Participation:

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How Do I Get Involved?
4. Lordship
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6.

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Evangelism
Discipleship
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Devotion
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7. Leadership 3. Generosity
8. Family 4. Unity
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10. Disciples

CHAPTER 3
Pastors:
Who Leads?

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Divine
2. Human
3. Feed
4. Lead
5. Equip
6. Imitate
7. Respect
8. Submit
9. Pray

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Name:
Contact Number:
Email:

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Victory Group Leader:

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Contact Number:

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As a church member, I commit to a lifestyle of:

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Devotion

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I am devoted to God and I will grow in my relationship with Him by
reading my Bible and praying every day.

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Discipleship

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I will be a disciple and make disciples.

Generosity
I will cheerfully give my tithes and offerings to God through
my church.

Unity
I will make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the
bond of peace.

Signature:
Date:
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