Building up the Church

Text: Acts 9:31; 20:32; Col. 2:7; Rom. 14:19;
I Cor. 14:12; Eph. 4:15-16

INTRO:
The New Testament word "edify" refers to the act of "building a house." It refers tot he promoting of spiritual growth and development. This word could be translated accurately as "strengthened" or "confirmed."

I. Bible knowledge builds the church

I Pet. 2:1-2; Eph. 4:15-16; Acts 20:32

II. Love builds the church

I Cor. 8:1; 13:1-13; I Pet. 1:22

III. Unity builds the church

Eph. 4:1-3; John 17:20-21

IV. Standing firm for truth builds the church

I Cor. 16:13; Jude 3; II Tim. 1:13

V. Non-conformity builds the church

Eph 5:10-11; Rom. 12:1-2; Jas. 1:27

VI. Work builds the church

Tit. 3:1; 2:14; Eph. 2:10