CHRISTIAN LIFE AND ASSEMBLING WITH OTHERS

• Make calling and election sure - 2 Peter 1:10; 1 Cor. 10:12

• Grow in christian graces - 2 Peter 1:5-7

• Study - 2 Tim. 2:15

• Live a clean godly life - Matt. 5:16; Titus 2:12

• Preach and teach - Matt. 28:19; 2 Tim. 2:2

• Repent and pray for forgiveness of sins, resolving not to do them again, Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9

• Meet each Lord's day to worship - Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 20:7; John 4:24

WHY ATTEND SERVICES

• The Lord expects you to - Heb. 10:25

• To encourage and be encouraged - Heb. 10:24

• Christ is there - Matt. 18:20

• Sets an example -

1. for children

2. for others

• Need the fellowship of Christians

• Hunger and thirst after righteousness - Matt. 5:6

• Work to 'proper measure' - Eph. 4:16

NOTE: nonattendance a sign of lack of love - either for God or brethren or both.)