If you are a believer in Christ, you are then a member of the universal church. So why would you seek to become a member of a local church? Is local church membership even biblical? In this episode, John and Caleb discuss the merits of joining a local church and why it is a spiritual benefit to believers. 

Outline (From Mark Dever’s Book Why Should I Join a Church?)

Church membership: 

1. Displays the gospel 
2. Is required by the Bible
3. Provides a way to love one another
4. Empowers evangelism 
5. Brings assurance of salvation to yourself and to others
6. Exposes false gospels 
7. Glorifies God