7/3/20

The Church era continues to change the world (Acts)

I love how BSF is focused on heart application, not behavior modification. We focus on key doctrines that unite believers from all backgrounds. In the leadership circle, we get to learn to carry our cross and fight sin in our life. We see how Prayer and fasting bridge heaven and earth and participate in divine appointments. We practice praying, trusting God for all our needs (ACTS Prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplications). Our theme for Acts is Unstoppable: Resurrected Jesus taught them about the kingdom of God.

Luke's faith in Jesus happened through people

A) After Resurrection, our living Lord Jesus teaches before sending the Holy Spirit
Resurrected Jesus engages his followers
How the Holy Spirit arrives and transforms our lives making us ready for heaven (Acts 2)

B) The Holy Spirit brings truth, power, and boldness
Indwelling Holy Spirit empowers loving witness to Jesus
Peter and John's authentic holy power proven with action and words (Acts 3)
Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Tim 2:5)

C) Horrible situations reveal God's goodness and grace
Satanic conspiracy against God can't stop God's Word (Acts 5-6:7)
Stephen's life demonstrates Christian living (Acts 6-7)
Philip's Spirit filled preaching results in true faith for many (Acts 8)
God converts Saul from murderer to preacher and restores peace in the church (Acts 9)
 - Three Days, recurring theme in the Bible for changing your heart

D) Salvation in Jesus name changes the world
Cornelius proves all people hear God, Peter proves our ministry of reconciliation (Acts 10)
Gentile church grows by repentance and grace filled life in the Holy Spirit (Acts 11)
Angelic touch brings freedom for Peter and death to Herod (Acts 12)
Light to Gentiles to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth (Acts 13-14)
The Church Crisis – Acts 15
The Gospel to Greece – Acts 16-20
Holy Spirit empowers preaching and guidance in turbulent times (Acts 18:23-21:15)

Commitment that pleases God is Spirit lead and Scripture fed

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