"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" (Romans 12:1)

The Lord’s church was established on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 2).

Christ is...

• The founder of the church (Matt. 16:18).
• The foundation of the church (I Cor. 3:11).
• The head of the church (Eph 5:23).

The Ideal Church Member ...

1. Must be "A living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God..."(Rom. 12:1c)
2. A Present Church Member (Heb. 10:25; Acts 20:7).
3. A Cooperating Church Member (Rom. 12:10).
   1.) We must not compromise but cooperate.
   2.) We should cooperate with Christ in obeying Him.
   
4. A Sympathetic Church Member (Rom. 12:15-17)
   1.) Be of the same mind toward another.
   2.) Rejoice with them that rejoice and weep with them that weep.
   3.) Recompense no man evil for evil.
   
5. A Sincere Church Member (Rom. 12:11).
   1.) We must be honest and truthful—never two-faced.
   2.) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
   
6. A Contributing Church Member (Rom 12:8).
   1.) Should give with simplicity (Rom 12:13).
   2.) Give to the necessity of the saints.
   
7. A Peaceful Church Member (Rom. 12:9, 10: 14-21).
8. A Growing Church Member (Eph. 2:21; I Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18).
9. A Studying Church Member (Acts 17:11).
10. A Constant Church Member (I Cor. 15:58; 2 Tim. 4:2).
11. A Praying Church Member (Acts 2:42).