Wretched Radio with Todd Friel CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS AND WHY IT SHOULD MATTER TO YOU
Feb 27, 2025
Todd shares insights from his experience at the G3 conference, highlighting the importance of church membership and baptism within a local church. He questions the biblical validity of congregational voting on new members and emphasizes the need for careful vetting to protect the Gospel. Reflecting on a NY Times article, he discusses the risks of changing biblical doctrine due to personal emotions, urging listeners to stand firm in their faith despite relational tensions. Todd stresses God’s call to uphold scripture over affirming sin.
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Feeding Soul With Theological Fellowship
- Todd enjoyed deep theological conversation at G3 and felt spiritually nourished by focused Christian fellowship.
- He contrasted that with casual socializing and valued fellowship centered on Christ and doctrine.
Scripture Allows Polity Flexibility
- The New Testament shows people being saved, baptized, and added to the church without prescribing exact membership procedures.
- Todd argues Scripture gives churches latitude on polity while still guiding core practices like baptism and addition to the body.
Prefer Church Context For Baptism
- Aim to baptize believers in the context of a local church whenever possible rather than at large rallies or stadiums.
- Connect new converts from mass events to local churches before or instead of immediate public baptisms.
