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Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)
   1. The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)
      1. The introduction (Acts 1:1-5)
      2. The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26)
      3. The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47)
         1. The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
         2. The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40)Outline of Peter’s message:
            1. This is the fulfillment of prophecy (Acts 2:15-21)
            2. Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 2:22-32)
            3. Jesus, the glorified Messiah has sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33-36)
            4. Application (Acts 2:37-40)
               1. Acts 2: 37 – The Response
               2. Acts 2:38 – Note various views of this verse:
                  1. Necessity of baptism (i.e. “Be baptized to receive remission of your sins”)
                  2. “for” means “on the basis of” (i.e. “Be baptized on the basis of [because of] the remission of your sins”)
                  3. “and let each of you be baptized . . . Christ” is parenthetical

                     NB. All who believe receive the Holy Spirit

               3. Acts 2:39 – “those who are far off”
               4. Acts 2:40 – “Judgement on Israel!”
         3. A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47)
            1. Acts 2:41
            2. Acts 2:42  – Four activities or two?
            3. Acts 2:43 – “apostles”
            4. Acts 2:4-45  – This is not Christian socialism because:

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                  Why were they living on their assets?
            5. Acts 2:46-47 – NB.  “in the temple” and “house to house”
            6. Acts 2:47 – Progress report

Conclusion and application