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What Is the Relationship Between Church Membership, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper?

By Filings on Tue, 09/23/25
Church & Ministry
Church Membership
Baptism
Lord's Supper
Ecclesiology

“Though it’s not a perfect analogy, we might think of citizenship (a thing), a birth certificate (an entry sign of the thing), and a passport (an ongoing sign of the thing). Or think of membership on a team, signing the contract, and wearing the jersey.” - 9 Marks

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