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We know that church is important, but why do we need to go to church? With online access to any sermon anywhere in the world with a click of a button, why does it matter that we are connected to a local body of believers? In this five-session series, author and pastor Ben Stuart explores what the church is, the significance of reading the Bible together, the value and purpose of the sacraments, and what genuine and faithful community looks like.
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What is the Church?
The church is the family of God—locally, globally, and spanning across time—which is united by Christ to worship him and live on mission by representing him to the world.
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Why do we study the Bible together?
We read and study the Bible together because it is the inspired Word of God, it teaches us who God is, and the Holy Spirit speaks through it to inform, convict, transform, and sanctify all believers.
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What are the sacraments?
The sacraments of baptism and communion are practices observed by believers to remember Christ’s work on the cross and to look ahead to his promised return.
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What does it mean to walk in Christian community?
We walk in Christian community by caring for the needs of others, practicing vulnerability, committing to prayer and confession, and providing encouragement to one another, which draws us closer to God and one another.
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How Do We Participate in the Church?
Believers participate in the church by gathering regularly, partaking in the sacraments and worship elements, using their spiritual gifts, sharing the gospel, and living a life of service and generosity—all of which honor God, mature the believer, and point outsiders to God.
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