How do we become members of the church according to the Bible?

To become a member of the church, one must first experience the new birth, which is a work of God that regenerates the soul, giving life to the spiritually dead (John 3:3). This transformation leads to conversion, where a person turns from sin to Christ. Additionally, scriptural precedent indicates that baptism serves as the public declaration of faith and entrance into the visible church (Acts 2:38). Therefore, a believer is united with the body of Christ through these essential steps: being regenerated by the Holy Spirit and being baptized in accordance with the command of Christ.