Growing Together
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but how do you raise a Christian when the village is so full of distractions, sin, and selfishness? The answer is found in this morning’s passage. It takes a healthy local church to bring a believer to maturity, no matter their age.
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18
“I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18
How Does a Local Church Grow In Maturity?
- The Leaders Teach How to Grow (11-12)
- _____________________________ of the church must teach God’s word
B. Christians must be _____________________ to serve
C. The body grows ________________________
II. The Body Trains for Godly Growth (13-15)
- Christians________________ what is ____________________
- Believers grow in ________________________
C. The saints __________________ Christ’s example
III. The Church Trusts in God’s Design (16)
- God _________________________ the local church
B. God equips each ____________________________
C. God makes the body __________________________
