Restoring First Century ChristianityJeremiah 6:16

Introductory Thoughts

In order to restore 1st Century Christianity we must go back and examine the Biblical

model.

Many people confuse “Churchanity” with “Christianity”.

Mistakes are made when we stray from the “Old Paths”.

Let’s see what the Bible says about 1st Century Christianity.

Not a Product of Man’s Ingenuity

Man’s reasoning was not involved in its development.

1 Corinthians 1:19-24 – Romans 1:21-221 Corinthians 2:9

Christianity is a walk of faith after God.

2 Corinthians 5:7 – Romans 10:17 – Romans 5:1-2

Excludes pure emotionalism and creeds of man

Was a Religion of Going

Propelled by the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 – Mark 16:15-16 - Acts 8:4-5

Concern for lost souls also compelled them.

Ezekiel 33:8 – Acts 5:42

The book of Acts reveals the details of Christians going.

Was a Religion of Sacrifice

Old Testament religion was full of sacrifices.

Christianity speaks to the greatest sacrifice of all.

Christ – Philippians 2:6-11 – Hebrews 2:9Christ’s disciples – Romans 12:1-2 – 1 Peter 2:5

Was a Religion of Sacrifice

The Christian’s sacrifice is seen in his activity.

Sacrificing that which is his1 Corinthians 16:1-2 – Acts 4:32-37

Sacrificing that which he could have hadPhilippians 3:7-8

Sacrificing his will to the will of Christ Philippians 1:21 – Galatians 2:20