7 Reasons the Early Church

GrewActs 2:41-47

Introductory Thoughts

One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to find an example.

God knew this, He made us, therefore He gave us examples.

Paul - 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11.Christ is our perfect example - 1 Peter 2:21.The Jerusalem church is an example of a

growing church.

Truly Converted

Heard Peter preach the first saving message of Jesus Christ.

Too many people are following preachers –

1 Corinthians 1:10-12.

Learned they had been wrong.

Were pricked in their hearts by Peter's powerful sermon.

Praying People

Apostles learned from Christ, now teaching fellow Christians by example

& doctrine.Acts 3:1-3

Acts 6:1-4Peter in prison –

Acts 12

Steadfast in Worship

Followed the apostles doctrine.Fellowship includes:

Giving.Breaking of bread.

Prayer.Singing.

Teaching.

Were United

Verses 44, 46.

Jesus had prayed for this – John 17:20-21.

What an impact this had upon the community.

Kept the Church Clean

God showed the importance of this – Acts 5:1-11.

Peter helped Samaria – Acts 8.

Paul helped the Corinthians – 1 Corinthians 5:4.

Loved Each Other

Fellowship from house to house – Acts 2:46.

Many Christians miss a great blessing by never having fellow Christians

in their home.

"We cannot love someone we do not know.”

Were Benevolent

They demonstrated the spirit of Christ.Take a look at the life of Jesus Christ –

Acts 10:38.

Acts 2:44-45

Acts 4:32

James 1:27

Concluding Thoughts

We can grow as the early church, if we follow the pattern they

established.

Are you a part of the Lord’s church?

If not, why not come today?