But church membership – like all membership – is restrictive. Sure, the non-Christian is welcome to come into churches and hear the gospel being proclaimed. It is a place where the redeemed of the Lord meet together to grow in their faith. The church is a home of sinners to be sure – but sinners who have been forgiven and transformed by Christ. That might sound loving and Christlike, but it is nothing of the sort. They can become members, they can join in all activities, they can even get involved in leadership roles, etc.’ Thus we welcome all sinners into our churches. Today in far too many churches – including supposedly Bible-based evangelical churches – we find this mindset in action: ‘Hey, Jesus was a friend of sinners, and we should be as well. Thank God for one bold and biblical churchman, Glenn Davies:
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