“The Church of God on the Earth”
Acts 2:41-47
Proposition: The local, visible church is the colony of heaven here on the earth.
Transition: Today we look at the local, visible church and we do so from 4 perspectives found in our text.
I. Observe the Nature of the Local Church. (v. 41)
A. Those making up the church have been convicted of their sin. (37)
B. Those making up the church have repented of their sins. (38)
C. Those making up the church have received the Word. (41)
D. Those making up the church have been baptized. (41)
II. Observe the Practice of the Local Church. (v. 42)
A. They were devoted to the apostles’ teaching.
B. They were devoted to fellowship.
C. They were devoted to the Lord’s Supper.
D. They were devoted to prayer.
III. Observe the Character of the Local Church. (vv. 43-47)
A. The Local Church was characterized by reverence. (43)
B. The Local Church was characterized by oneness. (44-45)
C. The Local Church was characterized by worship. (46-47)
IV. Observe the Impact of the Local Church. (vv. 47)
A. The Church impacted the community.
B. The Church was impacted by the Lord.
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