The Purpose of the Church

Send us Fan MailAfter the church ballooned to over 5,000 people, the religious elite threatened them if they ever spoke the name of Jesus again. What did the church do after such a heavy-handed threat? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Acts 4 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "The Purpose of the Church" (August 13, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderRegister for FORMED 2023 at formed.upci.org.Let's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: How can your local congregation intentionally build acommunity of faith that equally values the contributions of every member?Find an Apostolic church that preaches this gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.comApostolicDiscipleship.com Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at [email protected].

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