Vibrant Community | Acts 2:42-47
Vibrant Community | The Church is a mission focused, spirit empowered, gospel centered community of people. They have been made new and unified in Jesus and have been given new rhythms to set them apart from the world. These rhythms can produce a vibrant way of life which impacts a watching world. This week we are going to explore the launch of the early church, examine its rhythms, observe its distinctives, and marvel at its impact all with the hope of getting a picture of what a vibrant community looks like.
Gospel Centered | Acts 2:14-41
Gospel Centered | The “good news” of Jesus is meant to be one of the defining characteristics of the church. The people of God are saved by the gospel, transformed by the gospel, motivated by the gospel, unified by the gospel, and longing for the completion of the gospel. To be the church is to be centered on the good news of Jesus. This week we will pay attention to Peter’s first sermon in order to better understand the gospel and how it is central.
Spirit Empowered | Acts 2:1-13
Spirit Empowered | Another distinguishing characteristic of the church is she is Holy Spirit empowered. The storyline of the Bible teaches that humans were made to dwell in relationship with their creator—God. While sin destroyed that reality, the good news of Jesus is that He has made a way to restore that relationship. He has sent the Spirit of God to dwell within all who embrace Jesus by grace through faith. The Holy Spirit provides power for Christians to love God, love people, and make disciples. Starting at Pentecost and working its way all throughout the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit indwells believers and empowers them to accomplish His mission. This week we will focus on how the Holy Spirit empowers the church and observe the difference that makes.