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The Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles. Preparing to Spread the Gospel Acts 1. The Acts of the Apostles. Eyewitness testimony Understanding about the church Work of the Holy Spirit The plan of salvation Historical setting for many New Testament books The Way is of God, not men! Acts 5:38-39 (9:2).

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The Acts of the Apostles

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  1. The Acts of the Apostles Preparing to Spread the Gospel Acts 1

  2. The Acts of the Apostles • Eyewitness testimony • Understanding about the church • Work of the Holy Spirit • The plan of salvation • Historical setting for many New Testament books • The Way is of God, not men! Acts 5:38-39 (9:2)

  3. The Acts of the Apostles But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. -Acts 1:8-

  4. The Acts of the Apostles Many Infallible Proofs Acts 1:1-3

  5. Many Infallible Proofs, 1:1-3 • The former account: • Gospel of Luke, Lk. 1:1-4 • Luke and Acts overlap: • Luke 24:36-53 • Acts 1:1-12

  6. Many Infallible Proofs, 1:1-3 • The Apostles of Christ • Chosen, 1:2 (Jno. 15:16, 19) • After Christ’s resurrection: • Unmistakable evidences, 1:3 • Commandment, 1:2 • The kingdom, 1:2-3 • Holy Spirit baptism, 1:4-8 (2:1-4)

  7. Many Infallible Proofs, 1:1-3 We can confidently believe and follow what the apostles taught, 1 Jno. 1:1-5 (1 Cor. 14:37)

  8. The Acts of the Apostles The Promise of Holy Spirit Baptism Acts 1:4-8

  9. Promise of HS Baptism, 1:4-8 • Trust the Divine Source of the Gospel – Heaven’s Power • Revelation, Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13 • Inspiration, Matt. 10:19-20 • Confirmation, Mk. 16:17-20 (miracles) • Witness of Christ to the world, 1:8 (Jno. 15:26-27)

  10. Promise of HS Baptism, 1:4-8 We can confidently receive the gospel as it truly is – the word of God, 1 Ths. 2:13

  11. The Acts of the Apostles The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:9-11

  12. Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11 • Jesus is Exalted and Reign-ing in Heaven • Ephesians 1:20-23 • Daniel 7:13-14 • Jesus will return one day, 1 Ths. 4:16-18

  13. Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11 The faithful are comforted because their hope is real! 1 Ths. 4:18

  14. The Acts of the Apostles The Selection of Matthias Acts 1:15-26

  15. Selection of Matthias, 1:15-26 • Wicked will not Prosper, 1:15-20 • Judas, 1:17; Jno. 13:2, 27 • In sin, he lost his soul, 1:25 • We can fall, too! 1 Cor. 10:12 • Remove wicked from positions of responsibility, 1:20; 1 Tim. 5:19-21 (Jno. 19:10-11)

  16. Selection of Matthias, 1:15-26 • The Apostles are Credible Witnesses of Christ, 1:21-26 • With Jesus during His ministry, 1:21-22 • Saw the resurrected Christ, 1:22 • Matthias was chosen by the Lord, not men, 1:23-25

  17. Selection of Matthias, 1:15-26 The testimony of the apostles must be heard! John 13:20

  18. Acts: Gospel is from God • Unmistakable proofs of Christ’s resurrection, 1:3 • Heaven’s power (Holy Spirit baptism), 1:8 • Jesus ascended to heaven, 1:9 • Credible eyewitnesses, 1:8, 21-26

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