The Growth of the First-Century Church

The Growth of the First Century Church

Acts 2:44-47

I. Their united effort

    A. “Together” / “Common” / “With one accord” (Acts 2:44-47)
    B. Not “unity in diversity” but unity in the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 1:10; John 17:20-21)
    C. Striving for peace (Acts 6:1, 7; Romans 14:19; Ephesians 4:1-3)

II. Their steadfast nature

    A. Steadfast in doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayers (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 16:13)
    B. Danger of not being steadfast (Galatians 1:6-9)
    C. Self-discipline (Romans 12:1-2)

III. Their belief in the message

    A. “Into all the world” (Mark 16:15  Colossians 1:23)
    B. Unafraid when opposed (Acts 4:18-20; Galatians 1:10)
    C. Despite persecutions, they believed (Acts 8:1-3; 2 Corinthians 11:24-27; Acts 12:1-2; Acts 8:4)

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