Why we do what we do

English Standard Version Chapter 2

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

English Standard Version Chapter 2

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

B. To proclaim earnestly the Gospel message of salvation through personal faith in Christ’s finished work and to urge personal acceptance of Christ as Savior.

C. To cooperate heartily through prayer, gifts and service, in the effort to preach the Gospel as a witness to all the world.

D. To promote systematic Bible study and training for Christian service, and to encourage in every possible way life enlistment in some form of definite Christian service.

E. To practice true religion and Christian philanthropy () as revealed and taught in the sacred Scriptures.

A. To maintain regular services for both instruction and public. 225

B. To proclaim earnestly the Gospel message of salvation through personal faith in Christ’s finished work and to urge personal acceptance of Christ as Savior. 423

C. To cooperate heartily through prayer, gifts and service, in the effort to preach the Gospel as a witness to all the world 240

as a witness to all the world.

D. To promote systematic Bible study and training for Christian service, and to encourage in every possible way life enlistment in some form of definite Christian service. 650

E. To practice true religion and Christian philanthropy () as revealed and taught in the sacred Scriptures. 840

finished work and to urge personal acceptance of Christ as Savior.