NINE SIGNS OF A HEALTHY AND MATURE CHURCH BODY.
WRITTEN BY NATHAN GRIFFITH
(According to Acts 2:42-47)
ONE.
Devotion to the Word of God.
"They devoted themselves to the apostle's teaching..."
TWO.
Devotion to fellowship and community.
"They devoted themselves to the... fellowship, the breaking of bread..."
THREE.
A corporate heart of reverence.
"And awe came upon every soul..."
FOUR.
Miracles are happening frequently.
"many wonders and signs were being done..."
FIVE.
Unity of heart amongst the believers.
"all who believed...had all things in common...
SIX.
Surrendered hearts and
extravagant generosity.
"they were selling their belongings... distributing to all in need..."
SEVEN.
Daily corporate gatherings
in the House of God.
"day by day, attending the temple together..."
EIGHT.
Hearts of gratitude (unoffended)
AND praise.
"they received... with glad hearts...praising God..."
NINE.
Favor amongst the people
AND many being saved.
"the Lord added to their number daily those being saved..."
