“Faith” The Growth of the ChurchThe Growth of the Church Heaven “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews.

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“Faith” The Growth of the ChurchThe Growth of the Church Heaven “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

“Faith” * Need for faith to allow growth * Colossians 1:23 * Colossians 2:7 * 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 * Hebrews 5:12-14 * John 8:24 * Hebrews 11:6 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * Faith defined: The Growth of the Church Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 A whole-hearted acceptance of Christ and His way.

“Faith” * Only one faith * Ephesians 4:4-6 * Romans 10:17 * 2 Timothy 2:15 * Hosea 4:6 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * Various degrees of faith * Little faith * Matthew 8:26 * Great faith * Matthew 8:10 * Strong faith * Romans 4:20 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * Various degrees of faith * Weak faith * Romans 14:1 * Active faith * James 2:14-18 * Dead faith * James 2:26 The Growth of the Church Perfect faith James 2:21-22

“Faith” * Value of one faith * Saves us * Hebrews 10:39 * Purifies the heart * Acts 15:9 * Sanctifies * Acts 26:18 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * Value of one faith * Justifies * Romans 5:8 * Brings the crown of life * Revelation 2:10 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * How does the church grow by faith? * Regular attendance * Hebrews 10:25 * Praying for others * 1 Timothy 2:1-8 * Liberal giving * 1 Corinthians 16:2 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * How does the church grow by faith? * Zealous teaching * 2 Timothy 4:2 * Lights shining * Matthew 5:16 * Seeking God first * Matthew 6:33 The Growth of the Church

“Faith” * How does the church grow by faith? * Searching the scriptures The Growth of the Church These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Acts 17:11

“Faith” The Growth of the Church As members grow in faith, the church can grow in members Is it helping or hindering the church from growing?