Part One
The Gospel.Of first importance.
Before asking which church we should join, we must ask a bigger question: are we part of the Church? A class, baptism or church affiliation cannot save us. Jesus does.
The Gospel in brief
How do I becomepart of the Church?
God has not left us guessing. The gospel tells the truth about our sin, its cost, God's gift and the response of faith.
The problem
All people are sinful and fall short of God's glory.
The cost
Sin is offensive to the God who is perfectly holy, and the wages of sin is death.
The gift
God made a way through Christ, who died for us while we were still sinners.
The response
Turn from sin. Confess Jesus as Lord and believe God raised him from the dead. Forgiveness is available to anyone who trusts Christ.
If you have not given your life to Christ, today is a good day to talk with one of our pastors.Meeting Jesus comes before joining a church
Consider this
What am I trusting to make me right with God? Questions about Jesus are always welcome.