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The Early Church: Acts 1-12
Discipleship Lessons from the Holy Spirit
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
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For sheer action, the first twelve chapters of the Acts of the Apostles rival any other book of the Bible. Indeed, the Book of Acts is foundational for serious disciples, for it lays out the patterns that lead to vital congregations and enthusiastic evangelism. We also meet powerful men and women who inspire us -- Peter, Stephen, Philip, Dorcas, and Saul of Tarsus.
Seven themes weave in and out during these early chapters of Acts.
- The role of the Holy Spirit in the new church -- baptism, fillings, outpourings, anointing, tongues, and prophecy.
- The characteristics of the early church reveal the character and values that underlie this new body -- unity, fellowship, teaching, breaking of bread, prayers, boldness to witness, and evangelism.
- The church's early preaching of Messiah Jesus provide the basis for our own understanding of Christ's death and resurrection.
- God preplanned Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection. There's a clear hint of predestination sprinkled throughout.
- Evangelistic breakthroughs occur with signs and wonders combined with powerful preaching.
- God's heart for all peoples -- Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles, and unreached people groups throughout the world.
- Persecution and bold witness before enemies is a recurring theme.
The Early Church: Acts 1-12 (200 pages)
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Copyright © 2023, Ralph F. Wilson. <pastorjoyfulheart.com> All rights reserved. A single copy of this article is free. Do not put this on a website. See legal, copyright, and reprint information.
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- 1, 2, and 3 John
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter & Jude
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 & 2 Timothy
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Apostle Paul
- Abraham, Faith of
- Christ Powered Life (Romans 5-8)
- Christmas Incarnation
- Colossians and Philemon
- Conquering Lamb of Revelation
- Daniel
- David, Life of
- Early Church: Acts 1-12
- Elijah
- Ephesians
- Galatians
- Gideon
- Glorious Kingdom, The
- Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
- Great Prayers of the Bible
- Hebrews
- Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
- Isaiah
- Jacob, Life of
- James
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
- John's Gospel
- Joshua
- Lamb of God
- Listening for God's Voice
- Lord's Supper
- Luke's Gospel
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Names and Titles of God
- Names and Titles of Jesus
- Philippians
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
- Sermon on the Mount
- Psalms
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)
- Revelation
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