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The forming of the first Church
The community is in a crisis
Jesus has been crucified
He has risen and shown himself to over 500 people
The Jews are besides themselves
The Romans fear they are on the brink of a uprising
The spirit moves 3,000 are saved and the church is formed.
BTW we would not think this is the time to start a church
we must hide
they will kill us
The “old paths” of Judaism are being challenged
This is where it all begins
Big idea - obedience to scripture and relationships is what defined the early church
Many people today understand the church as a building.
This is not a biblical understanding of the church.
The word “church” is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia, which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.”
The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people.
Romans 16:5 says, “Greet the church that is in their house.”
Paul refers to the church in their house—not a church building, but a body of believers.
A church is called out from the world unto the Lord .
Background Of Pentecost
Pentecost emerged from a Jewish Harvest festival named Shavuot (Feast of Weeks in English).
God commanded the Jews to count seven full weeks beginning on the second day after Passover and then as a lasting ordinance present offerings of new grain to the Lord, hence the name “Feast of Weeks.”
The incidents happening in Acts Chapter 2 transpire against the backdrop of the celebration of Pentecost in Jerusalem.
It starts by stating how the Apostles have gathered in one place on the Day of Pentecost.
Then, a sound like a mighty wind came from heaven and filled the entire room.
The wind is a common symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The Apostles noticed what appeared to be “tongues of fires” that split apart and landed on each of them.
Afterward, the Holy Spirit filled them with His presence, and the Apostles began to speak in other tongues.
This event represents the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy in Joel 2:28 when God will finally pour out His Spirit on everyone.
Peter affirms that this event marks the beginning of a “continual outpouring” of God’s Spirit that is available to every believer from that point on.
Background
Pentecost - thousands from across the region came to Jesusalem for the annual pilgrimage
read 2.1-5
Peter explains/preaches what the miracles and sign gifts mean and sermon about Israel and Jesus' crucifixion.
read Acts 2.36-41
Speaking in languages they did not know
A loud sound of rush wind
Tongues of fire rested on them
All nations are there thousands in attendance
Somthing is happening ....
Peter preaches a sermon it cuts to the heart ..... 3 thousand get saved and baptised.
2:37.
Verses 37–40 contain the application of Peter’s sermon.
The verb cut (katenygēsan) means “to strike or prick violently, to stun.”
The convicting work of the Spirit (cf.
John 16:8–11) in their hearts was great.
Their question had a ring of desperation about it (cf.
Acts 16:30).
If the Jews had crucified their Messiah and He was now exalted, what was left for them to do?
What could and must they do?
The gift of the Holy Spirit is God’s promise (cf.
1:5, 8; 2:33) to those who turn to the Lord, including Jews and their descendants and those who are far off, that is, Gentiles (cf.
Eph.
2:13, 17, 19).
Acts 2:38–39 put together the human side of salvation (“repent”) and the divine side (callmeans “to elect”; cf.
Rom.
8:28–30).
2:40.
Peter’s words in this verse look back to verses 23 and 36.
Israel was guilty of a horrendous sin; individual Jews could be spared from God’s judgment on that generationif they would repent (cf.
Matt.
21:41–44; 22:7; 23:34–24:2).
They would be set apart to Christ and His church if only they would be disassociated from Israel.[1]
Three thousand who believed were baptized, thus displaying their identification with Christ.
This group of people immediately joined the fellowship of believers.
Now what to do with this group of people.
What we have in Acts 2,42-47 are the words describing the first church
What are they
Three thousand who believed were baptized, thus displaying their identification with Christ.
This group of people immediately joined the fellowship of believers[1]
Characteristics of the Early Church
1. THE CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO SCRIPTURE
First was the teaching of the apostles.
Just as the apostles had been instructed by Jesus, so they passed along that instruction to the new Christians.
This would have included such subjects as his resurrection, the Old Testament Scriptures, the Christian witness, and surely their experiences during Jesus’ ministry.
The content of the church was centered on God’s Word.
The apostles’ doctrine.
This means the inspired teachings of the apostles, delivered orally at first, and now preserved in the NT.[1]
They learned spiritual truths.
The church is a place where God’s Word is proclaimed, explained, and applied.
2. THE CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO FELLOWSHIP
The second activity to which they devoted themselves was “the fellowship.”
The Greek word used here (koinōnia)
Its basic meaning is “association, communion, fellowship, close relationship.”
They were with other believers.
This is where discipleship takes place
They had people in their life who knew Jesus and knew where they were at in their spiritual life.
It is hard to Love God and love people when we are not around people.
THE EVIDENCE OF A NEW LIFE IS WAS THE DESIRE TO AROUND THE PEOPLE OF GOD.
3. THE CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO BREAKING BREAD
It was either participating in the Lord’s Supper or simply eating meals together.
Either way, they came around the table to remember Jesus and engage in spiritual conversations.
A time as a group to recognize and celebrate the Lords death burial and resurrection
We know that they observed the Lord’s Supper.
Remember the sacrifice of Jesus and keep their focus on him.
We understand from this was the practice early on ......
4. THE CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO PRAYER
Praying together in their homes.
Praying individually and corporately.
Prayed for needs, boldness to share the Gospel.
Gratitude.
Prayed for a complete dependence on God!
Prayers.
This was the fourth principal practice of the early church, and expressed complete dependence on the Lord for worship, guidance, preservation, and service
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