By aligning with the purpose of God, abiding with Christ who is Head of the Church, and operating on the respective spiritual offices and various gifts, disciples will grow with the increase that is from God (see John 15:7-8, 16; Colossians 2:19).

‘Increase' (Gk: auxesis, indicates amplification or multiplication) is applied to the quantitative growth of a local church (see Acts 6:7; 16:5; 1 Corinthians 3:6) and qualitative growth of its members (see Ephesians 4:16; Colossians 2:19). ‘Increase' is also applied to individuals (see Luke 2:52; John 3:30; Acts 9:22), specifically with regards to one's faith (see Luke 17:5; 2 Corinthians 10:15), love (see 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 4:10), and knowledge (see Colossians 1:10). Increase comes also in favour (see Acts 2:47) and in finance (see 2 Corinthians 9:8). ‘Having favour with all the people' denotes an increase of influence on people. Disciples of Christ reign in life with Him (see Romans 5:17) to lead on the seven mountains of influence.

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