THE MARKS OF A CHURCH ON MISSION WITH CHRIST
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In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
Acts 1
until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me;
for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
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And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
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MARKS OF A CHURCH ON MISSION FOR CHRIST - “A PICTURE FOR WHOM MILLIONS OFFERED THEIR LIVES.”
MARKS OF A CHURCH ON MISSION FOR CHRIST - “A PICTURE FOR WHOM MILLIONS OFFERED THEIR LIVES.”
I. THEY WERE PASSIONATE ABOUT THAT PICTURE
I. THEY WERE PASSIONATE ABOUT THAT PICTURE
A. THEY LIVE PASSIONATELY FOR JESUS
A. THEY LIVE PASSIONATELY FOR JESUS
WHAT DOES A CHURCH LOOK LIKE WHEN IT LIVES PASSIONATELY FOR JESUS?
WHAT DOES A CHURCH LOOK LIKE WHEN IT LIVES PASSIONATELY FOR JESUS?
DEVOTED: Its basic meaning is “to continue in it,” “to stay at it,”
DEVOTED: Its basic meaning is “to continue in it,” “to stay at it,”
1. They devoted themselves to the WORD (2:42)
1. They devoted themselves to the WORD (2:42)
2. They devoted themselves to the LORD’S SUPPER (2:42)
2. They devoted themselves to the LORD’S SUPPER (2:42)
3. They devoted themselves to PRAYER (2:42)
3. They devoted themselves to PRAYER (2:42)
4. They devoted themselves to ONE-ANOTHER (2:44-45)
4. They devoted themselves to ONE-ANOTHER (2:44-45)
5. They devoted themselves to WORSHIP (2:42)
5. They devoted themselves to WORSHIP (2:42)
B. THEY SPEAK PASSIONATELY FOR AND ABOUT JESUS
B. THEY SPEAK PASSIONATELY FOR AND ABOUT JESUS
II. THEY WERE INSIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF THAT PICTURE
II. THEY WERE INSIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF THAT PICTURE
By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,
choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
A. They Trusted the Word of Jesus
A. They Trusted the Word of Jesus
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
Luke 9
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
B. They were no longer concerned about peer or FEAR pressure of man
B. They were no longer concerned about peer or FEAR pressure of man
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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C. They counted this world even their lives as insignificant compared to their significance in Jesus
C. They counted this world even their lives as insignificant compared to their significance in Jesus
But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
III. THEY WERE PERSECUTED FOR THE PICTURE
III. THEY WERE PERSECUTED FOR THE PICTURE
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.
Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’
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And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’