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Traits of a Healthy Church From the Book of Acts. Healthy Churches Are God-Centered. Trust In God’s Presence Accepting God’s Plans (Acts 2:23) Longing For Jesus Return (Acts 3:19-26) Depending on the Holy Spirit’s Power (Acts 8:6) Directed By God’s Word
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Healthy Churches Are God-Centered • Trust In God’s Presence • Accepting God’s Plans (Acts 2:23) • Longing For Jesus Return (Acts 3:19-26) • Depending on the Holy Spirit’s Power (Acts 8:6) • Directed By God’s Word • In Doctrine, In Old Test. Roots, In Salvation • Devoted To Spiritual Fellowship • When Small & Big (Acts 1:15, 5:12) • When Spiritually Hungry (Acts 2:46-47)
Healthy Churches AreBuilt of Transformed Disciples • Christians Who Are Loving, Learning & Growing Together • Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 4:11-13 • Christians Who Are Vibrant In Worship • Acts 2:43, 8:8 • Christians Who Participate In Service • Acts 6:9-10 • Christians Who Generously Meet Needs • Acts 4:32-37
Healthy Churches Respond To Godly Leaders • Emphasized The Nature & Need for Repentance • Acts 8:20-24 • Courageous In The Face of Threats • Acts 4:1-3, 24 • Work With The Congregation • Acts 15:22 • Exercise Clear Priorities, Wise Delegation, Equal Treatment, Ongoing Ministry • Acts 6:1-6
Healthy Churches ArePassionate About Souls • They Aimed To Bring Unity Between God & The Lost In Christ • Acts 1:8 • They Drew A Crowd For All the RIGHT Reasons. • Acts 2:47, 3:11, 5:14 • Zealous To Take The Word Out • Acts 8:4 • Did Not “Water Down” Baptism • Acts 8:36-40