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Observing Traits Of The First Church:
Introduction (2:41-47):
this is the first look at the early church.
It shows us the traits that characterized the daily lives of believers.
It should prick the conscience of the modern-day church.
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A people who received the Word—gladly (v.
41).
2. A people who were devoted (v.
42).
3. A people who stirred everyone with a godly fear (v.
43).
4. A people who were together—sharing in ministry (v.
44–45).
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A people who were unified (v.
46).
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A people who worshipped and praised God daily (v.
46–47).
E. The First Church: Worthy Traits, 2:41–47
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A people who received the Word—gladly
a. Result 1: Were baptized
b.
Result 2: A large church
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
2. A people who were devotedDS1
a.
In doctrineDS2 & fellowshipDS3
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In the Lord’s SupperDS4 & prayerDS5
42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
3. A people who stirred everyone with a godly fear
43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
4. A people who were together—sharing in ministryDS6
44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
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A people who were unified
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A people who worshipped & praised God daily
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In the temple
b.
In their homes
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With joy & united hearts
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
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Praising God
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The results
1) Had favor with people
2) Had souls added to the church daily
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people.
And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
I. (2:41) WORD OF GOD: THE EARLY BELIEVERS WERE A PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED THE WORD GLADLY.
1 (2:41) Word of God: the early believers were a people who received the Word gladly.
1.
This is the basic trait, the very first trait of a true church.
It actually defines a church.
A church is a people, a body of people who have received the Word of God.
They were not receiving …
• a set of ideas
• a man’s thoughts
• a set of rules and principles
• a human philosophy
• a position
• a religion
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