I contend for regenerate church membership as a distinctive of a local church. Although unbelievers are welcome to attend the gathering and build relationships, they aren’t considered part of the congregation. Numerous implications flow from understanding the church as an assembly of believers. I seek to explore both the Biblical evidence and some objections to this principle.
Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
