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Why Did The Early Church Grow?. Introduction. In the Book of Acts, we read of the rapid spread of Christianity (Acts 2:41, 46-47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1; 6:7; 9:31). Let us In this lesson, we offer a Biblical answer to the question, “Why did the early church grow?”. The Early Church Grew Because. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Why Did TheWhy Did TheEarly Church Grow? Early Church Grow?

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IntroductionIntroduction

In the Book of Acts, we read of the In the Book of Acts, we read of the rapid spread of Christianity (Acts rapid spread of Christianity (Acts 2:41, 46-47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1; 6:7; 2:41, 46-47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1; 6:7; 9:31). 9:31).

Let us In this lesson, we offer a Let us In this lesson, we offer a Biblical answer to the question, “Why Biblical answer to the question, “Why did the early church grow?”did the early church grow?”

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The Early Church Grew The Early Church Grew BecauseBecause

They continued in the apostle’s doctrine They continued in the apostle’s doctrine (Acts 2:42; John 14:25-26; 16:12-15; 1 (Acts 2:42; John 14:25-26; 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13).Corinthians 2:12-13).

They shared spiritual fellowship and social They shared spiritual fellowship and social association (Acts 2:42, 46; 1 Corinthians association (Acts 2:42, 46; 1 Corinthians 1:9-10; Acts 16:14-15, 32-34).1:9-10; Acts 16:14-15, 32-34).

They practiced benevolence, both They practiced benevolence, both collectively (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-37; 11:27-collectively (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-37; 11:27-30; Romans 15:25-27) and individually 30; Romans 15:25-27) and individually (Galatians 6:10; James 1:27; 1 Timothy (Galatians 6:10; James 1:27; 1 Timothy 5:3-16). 5:3-16).

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The Early Church Grew The Early Church Grew BecauseBecause

They were courageous (Acts 4:1-31; They were courageous (Acts 4:1-31; 5:12-42).5:12-42).

They were distinctive (Acts 5:1-14).They were distinctive (Acts 5:1-14). They were organized (Acts 6:1-7; They were organized (Acts 6:1-7;

14:21-23; 20:17-32).14:21-23; 20:17-32). They were evangelistic (Acts 2:36-41; They were evangelistic (Acts 2:36-41;

5:42; 8:1-4).5:42; 8:1-4).

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ConclusionConclusion

If we follow this Biblical pattern, we If we follow this Biblical pattern, we will fulfill the words of the prophets will fulfill the words of the prophets (Isaiah 55:10-13; Amos 9:13-15) and (Isaiah 55:10-13; Amos 9:13-15) and of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 9:36-38; of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 9:36-38; John 4:34-38).John 4:34-38).