“Disciples, Joining the Mission of God Together”
Acts 2:36-47
“For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” - Peter in Acts 2:39 (NASB)
Purpose: to show how disciples join the mission of God as the church of Jesus Christ
What is the God doing here in Acts 2?
Jesus is both Lord and Christ (2:36)
Using Peter’s Preaching (2:37, 40)
Promising Salvation to gospel believers (2:32, 39)
Providing the Holy Spirit (2:38)
Calling People to Himself (2:39)
Adding more saved people (2:47)
The Lord’s Church in Born When People Respond
Pierced to the heart (2:37)
Repent (2:38)
Each believer baptized (2:38)
“Be saved from this perverse generation” (2:40)
How many did this? 3,000 + (2:41, 47)
The Way of Life in the Church of Jesus Christ:
Continually devoting themselves to (2:42):
- the apostles’ teachings (discipleship)
- fellowship
- breaking of bread
- prayer
Everyone felt awe, apostles’ signs & miracles (2:43)
Together in biblical fellowship how?
All things in common (2:44-45)
With one mind, worshipping, praising (2:46-47)
Gladness, heart sincerity, eating together (2:46)
The Mission of God is About The Gospel
The gospel of Jesus Christ saves sinners
The gospel gathers the saved in church
The gospel church continues the mission
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