1. Distinguishing Marks of a Spirit-Filled Church

2. What are the distinguishing marks of the Lord’s church?

3. “Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission do sins and you shall receive the gift the a Holy Spirit”

4. Church refers to people and not buildings or location
The church lies at the very heart of God’s eternal purpose of it
God’s purpose is to build the church to be a redeemed people for His own glory
What does a Spirit-Filled church look like?

5. Learning Church The early church was a learning church
They were devoted to the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship
Receiving the “gift of the Holy Spirit” came from receiving the word gladly

6. The apostles not only taught but they performed “many signs and wonders” (2:43)
The purpose of a sign was to confirm in the teaching
John 20:30-31
We submit to the same teaching today by learning from the Bible

7. Caring Church
Spirit-Filled converts not only continued in the teaching but they continued in the fellowship
The Greek word for “fellowship” is “koinonia”
It means to what we have in common

8. What do we have in common together?
We share in what we have received
We have participated in repentance, confession, and baptism
We have received the “gift of the Holy Spirit”
This fellowship is because of Jesus Christ

9. Worshiping Church The Spirit-Filled converts worshiped together
They were devoted to the “breaking of the bread and the prayers” (2:42)
The definite article shows the specific acts of worship
Their devotion was with their worship to God
Do you think members of the early church had attendance problems?

10. The marks of a Spirit-Filled life is biblical faith, loving fellowship, and devoted worship