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15 Bible Verses About Strengthening The Church

The Church is the body of Christ, made up of believers from all walks of life who God has called to follow Him. As members of the Church, we are called to build one another up and strengthen the Church as a whole.

But how do we do this? One way is by turning to the Bible for guidance and inspiration. The Bible is full of verses that speak to the importance of unity and the need to support and encourage one another as believers.

In this blog post, we will look at some of the key Bible verses about strengthening the Church.

Top Bible Verses About Strength

First and foremost, it is important to recognize that the Church is not just a building or an organization, but a living, breathing community of believers.

Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

The purpose of the Church is to equip and build up the believers within it, so that they can go out and minister to others.

But how do we go about building up the Church? Here is a list of Bible verses about strengthening the church.

bible verses about strengthening the church

Bible Verses About Strengthening The Church

  1. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
  2. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” – Ephesians 4:11-12
  3. “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” – 1 Timothy 4:12
  4. “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” – James 5:16
  5. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” – Galatians 6:2
  6. “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do” – Colossians 3:12-13
  7. “Let all things be done decently and in order” – 1 Corinthians 14:40
  8. “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” – 1 John 1:7
  9. “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” – Hebrews 10:24-25
  10. “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  11. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” – Galatians 6:9
  12. “Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  13. “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
  14. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” – Colossians 3:16
  15. “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen” – Ephesians 6:24

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Bible contains powerful and encouraging verses that speak to the importance of strengthening the Church.

Whether through obedience to God’s Word, living out our faith in a way that honors Him, being an example to others, or offering support and encouragement to one another, there are many ways we can build up the body of Christ and make it stronger.

Let us seek to follow these biblical principles and work together to strengthen the Church, so that we can be a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration to those around us.

May these Bible verses about strengthening the Church serve as a reminder of the importance of unity and fellowship within the body of believers, and may they inspire us to work together to build up one another and glorify God.

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.