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In today’s Bible Study, we are going to study:
What Makes a Church Grow
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) asked its Board of Directors, which includes denominational leaders, pastors and other evangelical leaders, for the main characteristics they notice in growing churches.
Biblical teaching, an outward focus, and a strong vision or mission were the most common answers in the June Evangelical Leaders Survey.
“Some say churches must have a dynamic pastor or an engaging worship band or the best technology for them to grow,” NAE President Leith Anderson said.
“But there is no one golden ticket for church growth.
There are some qualities — mostly things that aren’t easy fixes — that are very common among growing churches.”
Like many others, Carl Nelson, President of Transform Minnesota, observed that biblical truthfulness and authority are key.
“Churches that faithfully and winsomely proclaim the hope of the gospel and hold true to biblical teaching are the churches that are growing.
While not every church that upholds biblical authority is growing, it seems that very few — if any — churches that have abandoned biblical authority are seeing any conversion growth,” he said.
What principle did Jesus emphasize most prior to leaving this earth?
The Marvelous Meaning of 'Feed My Sheep' in John 21
Amanda Idleman, Offers the following: Contributing Writer 2020 2 Oct
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?”
He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” – John 21: 17 (NIV)
Can you hear the urgency in Jesus' question for Peter?
The tenderness in the way he pushes Peter past his failure of denying Jesus and into living a life that continues to honor Jesus?
After reading this exchange, we can all start to see God’s heart of love for humanity.
He desires us to be people who live in service of others!
Jesus goes out of his way to clear the air between Peter and himself. He does not leave this Earth without making sure Peter knows that He is forgiven and that God still has a place for Peter in his Kingdom. Jesus also gives the rest of us insight as to what those who proclaim they love Him must do. He wants us to feed his sheep. Jesus calls for action to accompany our faith; giving meaning and purpose for our Christian lives. Let’s be the people that take Jesus’ words seriously and begin to willingly give our time and talent so that we are a blessing to those around us. Philippians 2:17 says, “But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.” May we all have the opportunity to share the joy that comes when we are faithful to serve. Let’s explore what Jesus is saying to Peter in John 21 and how we can apply these words to our own lives. PLEASE SEE COMPLETE BIBLE STUDY ON THE WEBSITE. THANK YOU!
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