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The Church is Born: Good News for All. Acts 10:1-11:18. Introduction. Put simply, the mission is to take the gospel to everyone in the world. “Us” Redefined. Key thought: The church welcomes all who believe in Jesus Christ. Acts 10:7. Cornelius was obedient. Acts 10:14.
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The Church is Born: Good News for All Acts 10:1-11:18
Introduction Put simply, the mission is to take the gospel to everyone in the world
“Us” Redefined Key thought: The church welcomes all who believe in Jesus Christ
Acts 10:7 Cornelius was obedient
Acts 10:14 Peter was an obedient Jew who held to the dietary constraints of the Old Testament
Acts 10:23 The New Testament saints almost never did anything alone
Acts 10:28 Phase one: Peter sees value in those that are not like him
Acts 10:33 What a beautiful attitude to bring with you to hear from God
Acts 10:34 Phase two: all men are loved by God and the gospel is for everyone
Acts 10:45 And those of the circumcision [Jews] who believed were astonished
Acts 11:3 Remember that Jesus was accused of the same
Acts 11:18 Since the gospel is for everyone, our challenge is to be as inclusive as we can
Apply (What is the point?) • The gospel is for EVERYONE
Apply (What is the point?) • The gospel is for EVERYONE • One man’s obedience helped to change church history
Apply (What is the point?) • The gospel is for EVERYONE • One man’s obedience helped to change church history • There were theological deficiencies in the disciples early on
Personalize (What do I do with that?) • See everyone as savable and share with everyone because the gospel is for everyone
Personalize (What do I do with that?) • See everyone as savable and share with everyone because the gospel is for everyone • Be obedient to the Word of God in your life
Personalize (What do I do with that?) • See everyone as savable and share with everyone because the gospel is for everyone • Be obedient to the Word of God in your life • Be open to have your theology tweaked by the Word of God