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