HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) In less than two years the early church grew from over 5,000 to the point where the number was said to have multiplied.

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HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) In less than two years the early church grew from over 5,000 to the point where the number was said to have multiplied exceedingly Acts 6:7 We observed that the church grew by teaching and manifesting the TRUTH Jhn 17:17; 2Tim 4:2; 2Cor 4:1-5 This was accomplished by: "Teaching only the Truth"; "Working at teaching the Truth"; "Teaching Truth even though persecuted"; "Making Known the Truth by the way we live"; and "Making Known the Truth through concern for others“

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) MAKE TRUTH KNOWN BY UNITY IN PRACTICE –Jesus prayed for their unity Jhn 17:20,21 –Disciples were "of one heart and soul" Acts 4:32; Eccl 4:12 –Paul exhorted the Corinthians to be united 1Cor 1:10 –By remaining united they made known the Truth

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) MAKE TRUTH KNOWN BY FAITHFULNESS IN WORSHIP –Continued steadfastly Acts 2:42 Apostles doctrine (teaching) Fellowship (joint participation, sharing in the teachings and benefits of being in Christ) Breaking of bread (Lord's Supper)Matt 26:26 Prayers (talking to God) –Commanded not to forsake assembly Heb 10:25 –People who love God and meet regularly to honor Him in worship will make Truth known in the community

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) MAKE TRUTH KNOWN BY CHARITY IN MISUNDERSTANDING –Needed by church possibly more than any other one thing Acts 5:29 –The church made up of human beings each having their own opinions and judgments Acts 6 –Paul expresses the attitude we ought to have 2Tim 2:24 –Do we see anything to indicate we should "rake our brother over the coals" when there is some misunderstanding

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) MAKE TRUTH KNOWN BY OUR GENEROSITY –Note attitude of early Christians in giving Acts 2:44; 4:32; 2Cor 9:7 –Beyond their power they were willing 2Cor 8:1-5 –Church grew rapidly because they were willing to spend and be spent for the cause of Christ 1Cor 16:1,2 –Enabled them to care for brethren in need and support preachers throughout world 2Cor 11:8

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) TEACH TRUTH AS ONLY DIVINE AUTHORITY –Were willing to humble themselves to divine authority Rom 1:16; 2Tim 3:16,17 –Way of man not in himself Jer 10:23; Isa 55:8,9

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURCH GROW (2) The efforts of early disciples teaching and living in humble submission to divine authority, resulted in the greatest and almost unbelievable growth of the church in the first century If we will simply teach and manifest the Truth, the church will continue to grow Jhn 17:17; 2Tim 4:2; 2Cor 4:1-5; Isa 55:11