PPT-Survey of Acts 1-14 The establishment of the church & the spread of the gospel into

I General information Book of History The book of Acts gives the historical background for the rest of the NT Author Luke A companion of Paul and a physician Acts is a continuation of the gospel of Luke. The Gospels (. Matthew. , Mark, Luke and . John) . are the first four books of the New Testament. . All . of them tell the story of Jesus. ’ life, even though none of writers actually knew Jesus when he was alive. These stories were written many years after Jesus had died. . What is the . "whole-man" . concept?. Name three well-known "social gospelers.". What . sorts . of topics are considered . relevant. . and what are considered . irrelevant. . at Willow Creek?. Who is . Lesson 9 for February 27, 2016. Many battles of the Great controversy took place during the birth of the Christian Church. The first Christians had to deal with personal conflicts and opposition.. WRONG IDEAS. The Gospels (. Matthew. , Mark, Luke and . John) . are the first four books of the New Testament. . All . of them tell the story of Jesus. ’ life, even though none of writers actually knew Jesus when he was alive. These stories were written many years after Jesus had died. . Lesson 9 for February 27, 2016. Many battles of the Great controversy took place during the birth of the Christian Church. The first Christians had to deal with personal conflicts and opposition.. WRONG IDEAS. " With one accord" . Acts 1:14: " These all continued with . one accord. in prayer" . . 2:1: " When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all . with one accord. in . one. place" .  . 2:46: " Continuing daily . The Gospel given to all. “I heard that in 1978 your church changed its position to allow all men to receive the priesthood regardless of race. If you believe your church is directed by God, and God is an unchangeable being, how is that possible. Lesson 9 for February 27, 2016. Many battles of the Great controversy took place during the birth of the Christian Church. The first Christians had to deal with personal conflicts and opposition.. WRONG IDEAS. Acts. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”. Acts 1:8 NKJV. . - Lesslie Newbigin. Emergence of missionary societies. Parachurch mission organisations as primary instrument of missions. Emerged in the 18. th. century and exploded in first half of 20. Peddling. the Gospel. 2 Corinthians 2:17. Adulterate for gain. Hucksters. Deceitful, . 2 Cor. 4:2. Philippians 3:17-19. Marketing the Gospel. 2 Corinthians 11:3-4. 2. First Century Gospel Preaching. Luke 14:23. Lesson 3 for July 21, 2018. Life in the Church. Acts . 2:42-47; 4:32-37.. The Church teaches the Gospel. Acts . 3.. The Church faces opposition. Acts . 4:1-31.. Sins within the Church. Acts . 5:1-11.. Outside of Philippi. The City of Philippi. Its name came from . its . founder—Philip . of . Macedonia. It was a leading . city (Acts 16:12). Took pride in being a Roman colony—complaint against Paul (Acts 16:21-26). EASTER RETREAT 2019 BIBLE STUDY 2 EVERY BELIEVER REACHING EVERY CREATURE FOR CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 21-04-2019 INTRODUCTION The death of Stephen came at the beginning a new wave of intense persecution. But God made the dispersion that followed a means to expand the reach of the gospel and save multitudes. What could have destroyed the Church