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…. A Study of the Early Church. Chapter Content: Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians
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A Study of the Early Church • Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
Caesarea Joppa Plain of Sharron Jerusalem Lydda
A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • Peter Travels to the City of Lydda Acts 9:32-35 • Preaching the Gospel • Heals Aeneas of the Palsy • Bed ridden for Eight Years • Peter told him to get up and Walk • Aeneas immediately Arose and Walked • Attributed the Power to Heal to Jesus Christ • All Inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon Believed
A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • Peter Raises Dorcas from the Dead Acts 9:36-37 • Woman in Joppa named Tabitha / Dorcas • Performed many Good Deeds • Became Ill, Died, Body was Prepared for Burial • Disciples of the Lord sent for Peter and Lyddda • There was much Sorrow over her Passing • Peter did not perform this Miracle to be Seen of Men • Prayed Prior to the Miracle • Sorrow turned to Joy • Dorcas’ continued Presence among the People left no doubt • of the Miracle • Many Believed as a Result
Caesarea Joppa Plain of Sharron Jerusalem Lydda
A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Cornelius had a Vision • Gentile • Good, Devout, God Fearing • God took Note of his Spiritually • Why did God choose Cornelius? • Peter had a Vision • Unclean Animals • Law Abolished
A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Peter goes to Cornelius in Caesarea • Went Willingly – did not Fully Understand • Other Jewish Brethren went with Him • Cornelius Received Paul as an Angel from Heaven • He had called Relatives and Friends to Hear • Peter Understood the Purpose
A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Peter’s Sermon • God is no Respecter of Persons • God Anointed Jesus to be Lord of All • You know what He has Done in Galilee and Judea • He went about doing Good and God was with Him • The Jews killed Him • God Raised Him Up • We are Witnesses • The Prophets are Witnesses • Everyone who Believes will Receive Salvation
A Study of the Early Church • Conversion Comparison: • Great Commission • Preach / Teach • He that Believeth • Repentance • And is Baptized • Shall be Saved • Teach to Observe all Things • Conversion Comparison: • Conversion of Cornelius • Heard Peter Preach the Word • Inferred by the Text? • Inferred by the Text? • Were told to be Baptized • Received Repentance - Life Acts 11:18 • Asked Peter to Stay a While
A Study of the Early Church • The Prophecy of Salvation to the Gentiles • Isaiah 11:10 Gentiles seek Root of Jesse • Isaiah 49:6 A Light to the Gentiles • Isaiah 60:3 Gentiles will come to Thou Light • Isaiah 62:2 Gentiles will see Thy Righteousness • Malachi 1:11 Name shall be Great among the Gentiles • Luke 2:32 Light to Lighten the Gentiles • Matt.12:18-21 In His Name shall the Gentiles Trust
A Study of the Early Church • Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul of Tarsus • Conversion of Cornelius and his Household
Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias & Sapphira / Apostles Arrest, Miraculously Released, Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul • Conversion of Cornelius and his Household • Explanation of Cornelius’ Conversion to the Jews • Peter’s Escape from Prison • First Missionary Journey Begins • Paul and Barnabas at Lystra • Dispute over Circumcision • Second Missionary Journey Begins • Conversion of Lydia and her Household • Paul’s Return to Antioch A Study of the Early Church