How the Church Grows.

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How the Church Grows

It Is God’s Will That the Church Grow… Spiritually: Heb. 5:12-14 In Their Love: 1 Thess. 4:9-10, Phil. 1:9 In Their Efforts: Rev. 2:19 In Their Number: Acts 2:47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:1, 7

Legitimate Means of Growth The Conversion of the Lost: Acts 2:47 Restoring the Erring Christian: 2 Cor. 2:6-8; 1 Cor. 5:5, 13; James 5:19-20 Brethren More Into the Area: Acts 9:26 Brethren Move From One Faithful Congregation To Another

Illegitimate Means of Growth The Social Gospel: Mark 16:15-16; Acts 20:32 Compromising the Truth: Gal. 2:4-5 Recruiting Members From Other Congregations: Prov. 6:19