The Basics of the Church in Two Verses (Acts 2:41-42)

The Basics of the Church in Two Verses (Acts 2:41-42) Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 41 1. Notice the Observable _______________________________ Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 41 a. Belief in the Word ( ___________________________ ) Believe in Jesus, God’s Son who took on flesh, died in our place to pay for our sins, and rose from the dead. • 38 “Repent…” • 40 “Be saved from this perverse generation.” • 41 “…those who gladly received his word…” • 44 “Now all who believed…” • 47 “…those who were being saved.” b. Baptism in Water ( ___________________________ ) Matt 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” c. Belonging to a Family ( ___________________________ ) 2. Recognize the Ongoing _______________________________ 42 And they continued steadfastly… (lit. “they were being enduring towards”) Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. Acts 2:46 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, Acts 6:4 "but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." Acts 10:7 And when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually. Rom 12:12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Col 4:2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; Northridge Baptist Church – Pastor Kevin Subra – August 30, 2020 3. Recognize the Key _______________________________ 42 And they continued steadfastly… (lit. “they were being enduring towards”) a. To the teaching of the apostles ( _________________________ ) • • • • • Old Testament (New Testament had not been written yet) Old Testament in light of Jesus New, direct revelation Always consistent  Not man’s ideas What it requires (learning/living) b. To the fellowship ( caring & ___________________________ ) • Sharing with overlapping lives and efforts • Sharing via physical support c. To the breaking of the bread ( ___________________________ ) Option #1: ______________________ 1. No “cup” 2. Further statements Option #2: Shared ______________ 1. Verse 46 2. Used often of eating 3. House to house… Breaking (klasis) of Bread: Only here and in Luke 24:35: And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. (cp. klao Lu 24:30, 14x half/half) Option #3: A Combination of ______________ d. To the prayers ( ___________________________ ) Option #1: ______________________ Prayers • Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth [hour]. • Matt 21:13 And He said to them, "It is written, `My house shall be called a house of prayer,'… Option #2: ______________________ Prayers • Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. (cf. 6:4 apostles – give ourselves continually…) • Acts 12:5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Option #3: ____________________________ Prayers • Eph 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints• Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Option #4: A Combination of All ______________________