ACTS: The Church In Action

ENCOUNTERING GOD'S POWER

Chapter Two

INTRODUCTION: In Acts 2, the New Testament church is born, baptized in the Holy Spirit, and immediately begins to proclaim the Gospel to all who would listen. Here, the model of the church begins to become visible as they begin to learn what God has called them to be and do.

The church in action: chapter two

The Church waiting for the Spirit (Acts 2:1-2).

The power of waiting on God (1:14; 2:1-2).
The power of unity with others (1:14; 2:1-4, 14).
The power of praying a promise (1:14; 2:1-4).

The Church worshipping in the spirit(Acts 2:2-13).

The Spirit came in power (2:1-21).
The Spirit baptized (1:5; 2:1-21).
The Spirit filled and gifted (Acts 2:4-18).
The Spirit inspired bold preaching (Acts 2:5-40).

Revival stirs our hearts when we read about it. But would we perceive it as of God if it broke out noisily in one of our own services and meetings?

The Church witnessing in the Spirit (Acts 2:14-41).

Peter's sensitivity to the lost (2:14-15).
Peter's sensitivity to God's Word (2:16-21).
Peter's sensitivity to the need for the Holy Spirit (2:17-18; 38-39).

The Church walking in the Spirit (Acts 1:16-23).

Repentance: A New way of Thinking (2:38).
Water Baptism: A New beginning through the Spirit and water (2:38).
Holy Spirit Baptism: A New Authority (2:38).
Teaching: A New Schooling (2:42).
Fellowship: A New Relationship (2:42).
Breaking Bread: A New Covenant (2:42).
Prayers: A New Contact (2:42).
The fear of God: A New Respect (2:43).
Signs and wonders: A New Expectation (2:38).
Common welfare: A New Compassion (2:44-45).
Gladness and simplicity: A New Joy (2:46).
Praises to God: A New Song (2:47).
Evangelism: A New zeal for Souls (2:47).