A Growing Church
The early church grew (Acts 2:41-47, 4:4; 5:14; 6:7; 11:21), and Christ desires for His church to grow. In fact, He expects it to grow (cf. Dan. 2:44-45). Nevertheless, the manner by which we grow is a concern in the … Read More
The early church grew (Acts 2:41-47, 4:4; 5:14; 6:7; 11:21), and Christ desires for His church to grow. In fact, He expects it to grow (cf. Dan. 2:44-45). Nevertheless, the manner by which we grow is a concern in the … Read More
Looking at the Church through the Eyes of Jesus Before the world began, God knew that someday He would establish the church. Paul described this mystery of God’s plan as having been hidden in Him from the beginning of the … Read More
CHRIST’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH 1. Christ built the Church: Matthew 16:18, “And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against … Read More
Recognizing the Church Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, “and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Jesus shed His blood and died for only one … Read More
Church Building Evangelism I remember seeing a sign posted so all those leaving the building could see it. It said something like, “Evangelism begins as you leave this building and extends to all the world.” There is no question that … Read More