Life Together: Acts Chapter 2 and Church Growth in Acts
Discover the profound unity and growth depicted in Acts Chapter 2 through devotion, community, and faith. Explore the remarkable journey of church growth over 30 years in the early Christian community, reflecting on the impact and significance within the historical context. Witness the transformative power of togetherness, fellowship, and unwavering belief in spreading the word of God.
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life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.43And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.44And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 Never in the history of the race has this record ever quite been equaled. Never in so short a time has any other religious faith, or, for that matter, any other set of ideas, religious, political, or economic, without the aid of physical force or of social or cultural prestige, achieved so commanding a position in such an important culture. Kenneth Latourette, History of Christianity, Volume 1, 112
Church Growth in Acts over 30 Years 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120 2:41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 2:47b And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. 4:4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
Church Growth in Acts over 30 Years 6:7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith. 8:1 And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Church Growth in Acts over 30 Years 9:31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied. 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 12:24 But the word of God increased and multiplied. 14:1 Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed.
Church Growth in Acts over 30 Years 14:21 When they had preached the gospel to that city (Derbe) and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch 16:5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily. 17:4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women.
Church Growth in Acts over 30 Years 17:12 Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men. 18:8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. 28:30-31 30He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Were they more special than us?
Were they more special than us? They were human beings
Were they more special than us? They were human beings They had the Holy Spirit
Were they more special than us? They were human beings They had the Holy Spirit They lived among tons of people who didn t know God
Were they more special than us? They were human beings They had the Holy Spirit They lived among tons of people who didn t know God They worshiped the powerful and gracious Creator God
Were they more special than us? They were human beings They had the Holy Spirit They lived among tons of people who didn t know God They worshiped the powerful and gracious Creator God Their culture was wild and immoral and full of crazy ideas
Were they more special than us? They were human beings They had the Holy Spirit They lived among tons of people who didn t know God They worshiped the powerful and gracious Creator God Their culture was wild and immoral and full of crazy ideas They were really enmeshed in spiritual warfare so things were exciting
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture We have more church history to remember
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture We have more church history to remember We have more time no really, we do
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture We have more church history to remember We have more time no really, we do We are wealthier
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture We have more church history to remember We have more time no really, we do We are wealthier We are more literate
What makes us so special? We have even more Scripture We have much more access to Scripture We have more church history to remember We have more time no really, we do We are wealthier We are more literate We have more equality within our society
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship Our mystical union with Jesus and one another
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship Our mystical union with Jesus and one another 50+ one anothers in the New Testament
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship Our mystical union with Jesus and one another 50+ one anothers in the New Testament Hebrews 10:23-2523Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.24And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,47praising God and having favor with all the people.
life TogetherActs Chapter 2 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
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