Every Christian must be interested in growing the church. We all know how to grow flowers or corn. You prepare the soil, you plant the seed, you water and feed. In the very exact way the Church of Christ grows. You prepare the soil: Which is a man’s heart (Proverbs 2:1-5) “My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.” You plant the seed: Which is the Word of God (Luke 8:11). One waters and one feeds, which is our work as Christians, but God makes it grow (1Cor 3:6&7).
THE RESULT: Acts 2:41 “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” We will not grow unless we (1) believe we will (2) strive to be strong in proclaiming His word, then we will grow. Acts 2:47 “praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” We want that church to be strong through edification, Bible study, Worship, Challenging one another, making ourselves ready to answer any question from others (1Peter 3:15).