The Crossway Podcast The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)
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Jul 15, 2019 Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor at Anacostia River Church and author of What Is a Healthy Church Member?, explores the significance of local church membership. He discusses how formal membership is rooted in Scripture and essential for spiritual growth. Thabiti reflects on overcoming hurt from church abuses and emphasizes accountability. He promotes gracious dialogue on doctrinal differences while warning against legalism. The conversation highlights the importance of in-person engagement over social media for fostering community and unity in faith.
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Conversion And A Church That Cared
- Thabiti converted from Islam after hearing expository preaching and personal counseling in a church.
- That church's clear gospel shaped his lifelong love for the local church.
Church Is God's Plan A For Growth
- The Bible's plan for discipleship is explicitly the local church, not individualism.
- Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12 show grace flows through mutual ministry in the gathered body.
Name The Hurt, Then Seek Healing
- Speak specifically about who hurt you and assign responsibility rather than condemning the whole church.
- Seek a different church or relationships while anchoring hope in Christ's promises.
