Acts Lesson 6: The Beginning (Part 4)

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7) The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47) The introduction (Acts 1:1-5) The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26) The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47) The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13) The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40)Outline of Peter’s message: This is the fulfillment of prophecy (Acts 2:15-21) Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 2:22-32) Jesus, the glorified Messiah has sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33-36) Application (Acts 2:37-40) Acts 2: 37 – The Response Acts 2:38 – Note various views of this verse: Necessity of baptism (i.e. “Be baptized to receive remission of your sins”) “for” means “on the basis of” (i.e. “Be baptized on the basis of [because of] the remission of your sins”) “and let each of you be baptized . . . Christ” is parenthetical NB. All who believe receive the Holy Spirit Acts 2:39 – “those who are far off” Acts 2:40 – “Judgement on Israel!” A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47) Acts 2:41 Acts 2:42  – Four activities or two? Acts 2:43 – “apostles” Acts 2:4-45  – This is not Christian socialism because: Why were they living on their assets? Acts 2:46-47 – NB.  “in the temple” and “house to house” Acts 2:47 – Progress report Conclusion and application