1.0The Pleasant Studyhttps://www.redbeardedgeorge.com/blogredbeardhttps://www.redbeardedgeorge.com/blog/author/georgemarshall2/Why church membership? - The Pleasant Studyrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="MdTToFOzC7"><a href="https://www.redbeardedgeorge.com/blog/2024/05/29/why-church-membership-is-inescapable/">Why church membership?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.redbeardedgeorge.com/blog/2024/05/29/why-church-membership-is-inescapable/embed/#?secret=MdTToFOzC7" width="600" height="338" title="“Why church membership?” — The Pleasant Study" data-secret="MdTToFOzC7" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.redbeardedgeorge.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240204_171046-1.jpg333500The propriety of referring to one's relationship with the church as membership is sustained by recognizing the church as body, kingdom outpost, and family. The New Testament leaves no room for anyone to claim to be a follower of Jesus and avoid church membership.