A. Power of the Holy Spirit 1. waiting for the Spirit, vv1-2 2. wonder of the Spirit, vv3-4 3. words of glory in the Spirit, vv5-13
B. Preaching of the Lord Jesus Christ (Gospel of Christ by Interpretation, vv14-21)
1. Christ preached by Peter, vv14-40 (Gospel of Christ w/Proclamation, vv22-41)
2. converts made by Spirit, vv41-45 (Gospel of Christ in Application, vv42-47)
(basic components) a. doctrine b. fellowship c. breaking of bread d. prayer
3. church built by Christ, vv46-47 (basic characteristics) a. one accord (community) b. breaking bread (gratuity) c. singleness of heart (unity) d. praising God (glory) e. Lord added (authority)
II. PATTERN FOR CONSIDERATION
The proclamation of the gospel must be proceeded by the power of the Holy Spirit. Heavenly power comes by obedience to Christ (Acts 1:4), prayer (Acts 1:14), and the Word of God (Acts 1:20). See Acts 6:2-3
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
