2. The Gospel Transforms Communities Acts 2:43-47, 4:32-35 Galatians 5:13-26

3. Where does this fit in? Jesus ascends, Holy Spirit comes Community + Church Individuals Saul Individuals Community + Church The Known Roman World

4. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our commitment For you have been called to live in freedom, not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13(NLT)

5. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our conscience Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross…let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives Gal 5:24, 25(NLT)

6. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our community All the believers were of one heart and mind, and they felt that what they owned was not their own; they shared everything they had Acts 4:32(NLT)

7. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our credibility They worshipped together, met in homes for the Lord’s supper, shared meals with great joy and generosity -all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. Acts 2:46, 47(NLT)

8. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our conversation Not demonstrating hostility, quarrelling, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, envy and divisions, BUT, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control Gal 5:20-23(NLT)

9. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our certainties For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself” Gal 5:14(NLT)

10. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our convictions The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is the exact opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires Gal 5:17 (NLT)

11. Gospel Teaching… …Transforms our courage And the apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great favour was upon them all Acts 4:33