II. Commitment to Jesus Christ
A.
"...Son of God and Savior of sinners..."
B.
"...receive and rest on Him..."
C.
"...alone for salvation..."
III. Commitment to walking in the Spirit
A.
"...resolve and promise..."
B.
"...in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit..."
C.
"...that you will endeavor to live..."
D.
"...as is proper for the followers of Christ..."
IV. Commitment to the Church as a family
A.
"...support the church in its worship..."
1.
The Idea of Church in Scripture
2.
So What Exactly Is Worship?
B.
"...support the church in its work
1.
Motivating Principles for Supporting the Church
2.
The Pattern of Giving
3.
The Recipients of Giving
4.
The Finances at The City's Gate
C.
"...to the best of your ability..."
1.
The Vertical Dimension
2.
The Horizontal Dimension
V. Commitment to King Jesus and His Rule
A.
"...submit yourselves..."
B.
"...to the government...of the church..."
1.
Church Rule is Necessarily Shaped by Kingdom Authority
2.
What Should You Look for in Choosing Elders?
C.
"...to the...discipline of the church..."
D.
"...and pay careful attention to its purity and peace..."
1.
"...N
2.
"...Neither Intolerant Uniformity,
Nor Rampant Anarchy..."