(8:4-40) New Territory for Expansion - Ministry Outreach of Philip the Evangelistī. (8:4 – 12:25) Early Development of the Christian Church in Judea and Samaria – Transition from Peter to Barnabas and SaulĪ. Transition: (8:1-3) Persecution of the Church by Saul – Leads to spread of church to Judea and Samaria (6:1 – 8:3) Fulfillment in the Church of God’s Progressive Plans - Jewish Persecution of the Church Confirms the Nation in Unbelief (Until Times of Gentiles Fulfilled) – Focusing on Stephen (3:1 – 5:42) Fortification of the Church - Apostolic Ministry Focusing on Peter and Johnĭ. (2:1-47) Filling of the Church - The Coming of the Holy Spirit in Powerful Proclamation – Emphasis on the Holy Spirit - Peter’s initial sermon showing continuity with OT prophecyĬ. (1:1-26) Foundation for the Church - Commissioned to Witness – Preparations for Pentecost – Emphasis on Jesus Christ and His Instructions – Home base in Jerusalemī. (1:1 – 8:3) Origin of the Christian Church in Jerusalem – Leadership of PeterĪ. Progression in terms of the central figures – from Peter to Paul.Geographical spread of the gospel – switch from Jerusalem to Antioch as center of operations.The Acts of the Resurrected Jesus Christ Performed by His Chosen Apostles Through the Power of the Promised Holy SpiritĪcts 1:8 “ you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” BASIC OUTLINE The demonstration of the power of God at work gives us confidence to stand against all opposition in seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The lessons related to spiritual leadership and aggressive evangelism and mutual ministry and encouragement are all relevant to each of us. Yet much of the methodology for missionary work and church growth remain normative for today. The miracles and sign gifts associated with the beginning of the church demonstrate the transitional nature of this historical account. The power of God is demonstrated through the ongoing activity of the Holy Spirit working through selected leaders. The emphasis is on the simplicity and power of the gospel presentation with its focus on the resurrected and ascended Jesus Christ. What starts as a Jewish based movement in Jerusalem under the leadership of Peter, develops into more of a Gentile orientation led by Paul and the members of his missionary team sent out from Antioch. The Book of Acts chronicles the foundation of the Christian church on the day of Pentecost and its spread throughout the known world in the first century.
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