God's Program for Church Growth: The Purpose 2

First, the persons selected for the growth of the church, 11
Second, the plan secured for the growth of the church,12
Third, the period set for the growth of Christ’s church,13
Fourth, the purpose stated for the growth of Christ’s church, 14-15

The two-fold purpose:

#1: The purpose of church growth is spiritual immunization, 14
How can we be deceived?
a. We can be deceived by remaining children
b. We can be deceived by remaining vulnerable
c. We can be deceived by remaining captive to the deceivers around us

#2: The purpose of church growth is Christ-like fortification, 15
a. Speaking the truth in love is the duty of every believer
b. Speaking the truth in love is the duty of every pastor
c. Speaking the truth in love is to be received by every believer