Acts, Our History Book

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Acts, Our History Book

• The book is designed for the enlightenment of
  Christians generally concerning the historic
  origins of Christianity. It is in truth the
  first church history. It is in reality the Acts
  of the Holy Spirit as wrought through these men.
  It is an inspiring narration (ISBE., Vol. 1,
  pg. 46.)

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• Change to the gospel is forbidden (Gal. 1 6-9,
  Rev. 22 18, 19, I Cor. 4 6). The gospel or the
  faith was once delivered and is to serve as our
  creed (Jude 3).

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Set for the Defence of the Gospel(Phili. 1 7,
17)

• Apologia, a speech made in defence (Vine).
• Apologia, literature, a work written as an
  explanation or justification of ones motives,
  convictions, or acts (RHCD).

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• Preaching Believed Repented
  Confessed Baptized
• Pentecost Believed, 2 36 Repented, 2
  38 Baptized, 2
  38
• Samaria Believed, 8 12
  
  Baptized, 8 12
• Eunuch Believed, 8 37
  Confessed, 8 37 Baptized, 8
  38
• Saul
  
  Baptized, 22 16
• Cornelius Believed, 10 43
  
  Baptized, 10 48
• Jailer Believed, 16 31 Repented,
  16 33 Baptized,
  16 33
• Lydia Believed, 16 14
  
  Baptized, 1615
• Preaching Faith
  Repentance Confession
  Baptism
• Rom. 1 16 Rom. 10 17 Acts 17
  31 Rom. 10 9, 10 Gal. 3 27
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• In Acts we see how the Great Commission was
  fulfilled (Mark 16 15, 16 Acts 1 8, 2 14-47,
  8 35, 28 30, 31).

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• Acts reveals attitude toward discipline (Acts 5
  1-11, cp. 2 Thes. 3 6).

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• Acts provides insight as to public worship (Acts
  2 42, 46, 4 4 31, 20 7).

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• We see in Acts the independent structure of local
  churches (Acts 14 23).

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• The lesson of qualified men for certain
  assignments is observed in Acts (Acts 6 3).

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• The fact that doctrinal issues were addressed and
  how these matters were handled is seen in Acts
  (Acts 15)

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• Fellowship is presented in Acts (Acts 2 42, 9
  26, 27, cp. I John 1 3, 7).

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• Instances of how the physical needs of saints
  were met are seen in Acts (Acts 4 32-37, 11
  27-30).

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• Just as America is rejecting the heritage of her
  history so is the Lords church, in many
  instances. Instead of attempting to become
  modern, we must remain with the pure gospel as
  exemplified and practiced in Acts.
• For I have not shunned to declare unto you all
  the counsel of God (Acts 20 27, vs. 28-32).