TOPIC: Trinity
TITLE: The Book of Acts in One Message!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What themes are conspicuous in the Acts of the Apostles?I. The Preeminence of the Living Lord!Asked another way …
II. The Prominence of the Holy Spirit!
III. The Power of the Authentic Church!
- What was preeminent in that church’s life? [That is, what was clearly the most important thing to the leaders and people of their fellowships?]
- What was prominent in the ministries of that church? [That is, does any factor stand out over all others?]
- What power was exhibited? [That is, if their ministries were effective, what energized them?]
TRUTH/CONTEXT: The book may be divided into three distinct sections based on the outline of 1:8b ...“… you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem (Chapters 1-7), and in all Judea and Samaria (8-12), and even to the remotest part of the earth" (13-28).If someone were to want to know what an authentic Christian community looked like, it would probably be best to look at a definition near the time of Christ … aka: the “early church.”
Acts 1:14
TOPIC: Unity
TITLE: WITH ONE ACCORD – Biblical Co-operation!
[Concept from "The Acts of the Apostles," Thomas Walker; Moody (1965) p. 14]
ADDITIONAL TEXT: Romans 15:6 [Plus Various]
TRUTH CLAIM:
The Greek word used for our English “with one accord” is a compound word meaning “with a united heart and mind and spirit”; indicating perfect unanimity of feeling, desire, and purpose. It occurs only once outside of Acts [in Romans 15:6].FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What does God reveal about the unanimity of the original first century church?I. They were with one accord in supplication! [1:14]And in this and many other ways the early church exhibited their unanimity over and over!
II. They were with one accord in convocation! [2:46]
III. They were with one accord in exaltation! [4:24]
IV. They were with one accord in devotion! [5:12]
V. They were with one accord in inspiration! [15:25]
Acts 2:22-24
TOPIC: Father & Son [Foreknowledge; Gospel; Redemption; Will of God]
TITLE: UP WAS THE ONLY PLAN GOD HAD FOR HIS SON!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: Prior to sending Him, what was the Father's plan for His Son?
I. The Father Lifted Up the Son! [v. 22 - "Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God."]
II. The Father Delivered Up the Son! [v. 23 - "this Man, delivered up by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God."]
III. The Father Raised Up the Son! [v. 24 - "God raised Him up again."]
TOPIC: Good News; Early Church, Evangelism, Fruit, Power, Proclamation
TITLE: WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE GOOD NEWS IS PROCLAIMED FEARLESSLY!FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What happened to the people who heard Peter's first proclamation of the Good News?I. They Had a Great Conviction! (v. 37a - "they were pierced to the heart.")
II. They Asked a Great Question! (v. 37b - "they asked, 'what shall we do?'")
III. They Received a Great Response! (vv. 38,39 - "repent" and "receive.")
Acts 3:12-26
TOPIC: Faith; falsehood, fearlessness, hearing, lies, power, truth
TITLE: LISTEN TO HIM!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What can we learn from Peter’s reaction to the people running to John and him?I. WE MUST … [12-15]A. KNOW THE TRUTHII. WE MUST … [16-21]
B. IF WE ARE TO SEE THE LIEA. BOLDLY CORRECT THE LIEIII. WE MUST … [22-26]1. WITHOUT FEAR
2. WITHOUT HESITATION
3. WITHOUT CONDEMNATIONA. KNOW SCRIPTURE WELL
B. IF WE ARE TO SEIZE1. THE MOMENT
2. AND OPPORTUNITY TO PROCLAIM
Acts 9:1-25
TOPIC: Encountering God; regeneration, relationship (with God)TITLE: DEALING WITH A SINNER – Encountering the Living God!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What did Saul experience in his encounter with Jesus?I. HE SAW (was blinding)!
II. HE HEARD (was convicting)!
III. HE REVEALED (was challenging)!
IV. HE DID (was amazing)!
V. HE BECAME (was startling/miraculous)!
Acts 9:1-31
TITLE: COOPERATIVE MISSIONS - Saul’s encounter with God!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What missions points do we see in this passage?
The extended passage before us (1-31) shows–I. The Lord dealing with an outspoken sinner! (1-9)
II. The Lord directing a faithful servant! (10-19)
III. And Saul declaring a living Savior! (20-31)
Acts 27:13-14
TOPIC: Suffering; Trials, Tribulation
TITLE: EURAQUILON - Driven By Life’s Violent Winds!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: In what way is this text similar to the life of the child of God?I. We often have a false sense of security!But, We Are Never Far From Shore!
II. We ignore warnings! [vv.9,10]
III. We listen to the wrong sources! [vv.11,12]
IV. We let “too little” result in “too much”! [v.13]
V. We are often caught by surprise!
VI. Violent winds always “rush” in! [v.14]
VII. Violent winds always drive us along! [v.15]
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