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The Church at Jerusalem

The Church at Jerusalem. Their earliest identifications: Believers Disciples Saints Brethren Later distinguished from other churches By time of general persecution there were other local churches From then on the church in Jerusalem was self-identified.

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The Church at Jerusalem

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  1. The Church at Jerusalem • Their earliest identifications: • Believers • Disciples • Saints • Brethren Later distinguished from other churches • By time of general persecution there were other local churches • From then on the church in Jerusalem was self-identified

  2. Jerusalem Church in Infancy • They… • Worshiped God • Were together and had all things common • Were united in thought and practice • Depended on the Lord for strength • Were disciplined by the hand of God • Were active in proclaiming the word

  3. Jerusalem Church Developing • They developed… • Self-sufficiency • Local organization • Missionary spirit

  4. Jerusalem Church in Maturity • The Jerusalem Conference shows that they… • Were fully organized • Were willing to listen to both sides of an issue • Permitted the whole church to hear the matter • Were willing to heed the teaching of the Holy Spirit • Readily marked the false teachers • Accepted some responsibility

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