Gospel Changed People

INTRO:

Marks of a Believer

Last week:

Rejoicing in our hope, Jesus

Patience in hard times

done by constant prayer

Phileo love

This week, how we live that out

What is the church? Why is it different from any other institute?

Read

Contribute to the needs of the saints

Early church was fascinating

Acts 2:42

Acts 2:42–47 ESV

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.

The early church provided for one another

Needs were met

Gospel changed the compulsions of the church

I don’t have a job how can I meet the needs of others?

Pray

Serve

Bible Study

Do what you can

Seek to Show Hospitality

What is hospitality?

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, and strangers

What does this mean for Gospel centered people?

There is a friendly welcoming disposition to us

Gospel changed people change their interactions with others

Galatians 3:28 ESV

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

There is nothing we can lord over someone to show us better than them

at the foot of the cross we are all broken sinners in need of a savior

There is room

1 John 4:19–21 ESV

19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.

1 John 4:19

No distinctions

Gospel changes our mindset

Marks of a believer:

Fulfill needs within the church

Show hospitality

STOP

How does the Gospel change our desire for the church? What are ways that you can contribute to the needs of the saints? Why is this important for Gospel centered people?

How does the Gospel change us to show hospitality? Why is this important for the people of God? How will you improve in this area?