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NASB | Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:41 So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]. |
Bible Question: Our congregation has been told that we need to increase the size of our facility to accomodate the projected growth of the church. Since May, we have had an increase of 20 percent in our worship services and almost 50 percent growth in the children's ministry. Is church growth measured by numbers in the pews? Many people are coming to the church, but few are coming forward. Any comments? |
Bible Answer: Momma, to look at the thing in a positive way, the least one could say is that it's hard to get people to "come forward" unless you first get them to "come in." So, if these who are coming in are hearing the gospel of Christ, perhaps in time they will heed the call and come forward. To preach the gospel is our job. But to get them to "come forward" is God's. --Hank |