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The Continuing Work of Jesus

Biblical Church Growth

42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47)

Biblical Church Growth  “The Lord was adding…” it is the Lord alone who saves and grows His church (1 Cor. 3:5-7) the Lord is powerfully at work to grow His church; it is His promise and unstoppable purpose 1. God’s Sovereignty

Biblical Church Growth  “The Lord was adding…” the proclamation of the apostles’ teaching (i.e. the gospel) (cf. Acts 4:4; 6:7; 12:24) everyday evangelism engendered by the radical, loving nature of the Spirit-created community 2. God’s Means

Biblical Church Growth  “…to their number…those being saved” believers are always added to the local church; no solitary Christians being “added” means a devotion to the teaching and fellowship of the church 1. Meaningful Membership

Biblical Church Growth  “…to their number…those being saved” only believers (those who are “saved”) are added to the local church all those who are saved are received into the community of believers without discrimination 2. Exclusive Membership

Biblical Church Growth Q: What if we are not experiencing biblical church growth? honestly examine the health of our body and our commitment to gospel proclamation and evangelism beseech the Lord of the harvest both to save and send workers into the harvest (Matt. 9:38)