7 reasons the early church grew acts 2:41-47 introductory thoughts one of the best ways to learn how...
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Introductory Thoughts
One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to find an example.
God knew this, He made us, therefore He gave us examples.
Paul - 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11.Christ is our perfect example - 1 Peter 2:21.The Jerusalem church is an example of a
growing church.
Truly Converted
Heard Peter preach the first saving message of Jesus Christ.
Too many people are following preachers –
1 Corinthians 1:10-12.
Learned they had been wrong.
Were pricked in their hearts by Peter's powerful sermon.
Praying People
Apostles learned from Christ, now teaching fellow Christians by example
& doctrine.
Acts 3:1-3Acts 6:1-4
Peter in prison – Acts 12
Steadfast in Worship
Followed the apostles doctrine.
Fellowship includes:
Giving.Breaking of bread.
Prayer.Singing.
Teaching.
Were United
Verses 44, 46.
Jesus had prayed for this – John 17:20-21.
What an impact this had upon the community.
Kept the Church Clean
God showed the importance of this – Acts 5:1-11.
Peter helped Samaria – Acts 8.
Paul helped the Corinthians – 1 Corinthians 5:4.
Loved Each Other
Fellowship from house to house – Acts 2:46.
Many Christians miss a great blessing by never having fellow Christians
in their home.
"We cannot love someone we do not know.”
Were Benevolent
They demonstrated the spirit of Christ.
Take a look at the life of Jesus Christ – Acts 10:38.
Acts 2:44-45
Acts 4:32
James 1:27