From David Peterson in this book Engaging with God, based on a study of 1 Corinthians 14:
Although the apostle's main point is to encourage the readers to minister effectively to one another as the body of Christ, his concern is that even the unbelieving stranger should be able to understand what is said, be convinced by it and be converted (vv. 22-25). There is no warrant from this text for saying that every Christian meeting should be designed fundamentally to appeal to unbelievers. On the other hand, as the church is edified intensively - being strengthened, consolidated, and preserved as the community of God's people - it may also be edified extensively - being enlarged by the conversion of those who may be visiting or invited by Christian friends (p. 211).
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