The Character of the Church, Part 2

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 3, 2016 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Acts 2:42

The Character of the Church, Part 2

Intro

A. APOSTLES’ TEACHING (v. 42). Review:

1) The Scriptures are essential to the Christian life.

Overcoming Satan’s temptations,    Mt. 4:3-11; Eph. 6:17; 1 John 2:14

Transformation, Rom. 12:2

Increase of faith, Rom. 10:17

See God’s glory,   All of Scripture

Sanctification , 2 Tim. 3:16-17;  1Pet. 2:2

Source for spiritual revival, Ps. 119:50

Needed for conviction, Heb. 4:12-13

Vital for fruitfulness – Ps. 1

2) Apostles’ DOCTRINE.

3) CHALLENGE:

B. FELLOWSHIP (v. 42).

1) Koinonia –

a) what is it?

b) Its foundation.

c) Its bond.

d) Its demonstration (Acts 2:44-46).

2) Location (v. 46).

a) Temple –

b) “House to house” (v. 46).

Conclusion