Causes of an acceptable church

Faith, foundation of service

Hebrews 1:6; Romans 5:1; John 8:24; Romans 10:17

II Peter 1:5-11

Love, the motivation for service

Matthew 22:37-39

I Corinthians 13:1-8

I John 4:1-5:1 – This love for God is what motivates us to worship Him.

Hope, the inspiration of service

Effects of an acceptable church

People who follow Christ

I Corinthians 11:1

Luke 6:46

Matthew 7:21

Matthew 15:9

People who are examples to others

I Thessalonians 1:6-7

Matthew 5:16 – How concerned am I about being a good example?

People who sound forth the word of God

This is what is takes to make an acceptable church anywhere.

Deuteronomy 10:12