Why Join a Local Church?
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March 14, 2010

Why Join a Local Church?

by Alistair Begg

Acts 20:28–31
 (ID: 2732)

Elders are responsible for the spiritual leadership of God’s people. But how can they fulfill their duties if the church has no members? Teaching from Acts 20, Alistair Begg explains why the local church is vitally important and why membership matters. We must be careful not to neglect what the early church took for granted: that every Christian would join with others in the membership of a local congregation, united in fellowship.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.