Being Involved Ephesians 4:16.

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Being Involved Ephesians 4:16

Why are many not involved? Failure of all to be involved results in failure to accomplish all that could be accomplished and is a discouragement to those who are actively involved in the work of the Lord. Why are many not involved?

Lack of Conversion Conversion involves change Of heart; will and conduct 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Romans 6:1-4 Of relationship Servants – Romans 6:17,18 Children – Galatians 3:26,27

False Views of Local Church View church as an agency that: Hires someone to do my work Preacher teaches; deacons serve; elders tend to wayward Others attend and support financially Exists to serve its members Exists only when it assembles Only “involvement” is in public assembly

Lack of Individual Responsibility Some say, “I don’t want to get involved” Being a Christian is getting involved Romans 6:16-18; Joshua 24:15 Involvement of every member a must 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Success of church depends on individuals Dedication & commitment lacking in many

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)