In our last sermon we attempted to answer the questions: what is the gospel and what does it mean to be a Christian? We used Acts 2 as a launch point so here are the notes:
- Revelation
- King Jesus cf. Mark 1:14 15
- Has come amongst us cf Acts 2:22
- He has the authority and the power cf Acts 2:36
- As the Promised One cf Acts 2:36, 1 Corinthians 1:2 , 1 Corinthians 8:6 , 2 Corinthians 4:5, Acts 10:36 , 1 Timothy 1:2, 2 Peter 1:11, 2 Peter 2:20, Jude 4
- Killed by God’s Plan cf Acts 2:23
- Raised by God’s plan cf Acts 2:24
- Exalted cf Acts 2:33-35
- Poured out the Holy Spirit cf Acts 2:33
- Response
- Conviction cf Acts 2:37, John 16:8
- Confession cf Acts 2:37, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:9–10
- Repentance cf Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19, Acts 26:20
- Baptism cf Acts 2:38
- Trust cf Acts 2:41
- Fellowship cf Acts 2:42, John 13:35
- Result
- Forgiveness of Sins and Acceptance cf Acts 2:38
- New Life cf Acts 2:38-39, Titus 3:6, Acts 3:20
- The Indwelling Spirit
- The Incorporating Spirit cf 1 Corinthians 12:13
- New Community cf Acts 2:43-45
- New Purpose cf Acts 2:46-47
- Realities to live by
- New Identity
- New Desires
- New Power
- New Community
- New Purpose
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