The Facts about Acts Part 6
Acts 2.42-47(NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who
believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with
gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
1. The Foundation of the Christian Life (v.42) They continued steadfastly in: a. the apostle’s doctrine b. fellowship c. breaking of bread d. prayers
The greatest power of God is a changed heart 2. The Presence of God (v.43) The greatest power of God is a changed heart God’s presence and power brings miraculous demonstrations
3. The Closeness and Common Life (v.44-45) The family of believer’s shared if they were to survive The church took feast-time hospitality and made it an everyday way of life Jesus became more to them than their possessions
God desires that we share our lives with one another 4. The Family life (v.46-47) God desires that we share our lives with one another The Christian experience they had was daily, joyful, and simple
The Facts about Acts