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The Foundation of True Discipleship: Commitment and Community in Acts

In Acts 2:42-47, we see the early church's powerful commitment to teaching, fellowship, and prayer. Their unity and generosity led to awe-inspiring signs and wonders, illustrating the impact of true discipleship. This passage teaches that everyone is called to a 100% commitment to God and each other, reinforcing the idea that our foundation is essential for spiritual growth and stability. When the community thrives together, God adds to their number. Discover how a strong foundation fosters a healthy and vibrant church life, while cracks lead to instability.

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The Foundation of True Discipleship: Commitment and Community in Acts

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  1. Everyone

  2. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were togetherand had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

  3. A Crack in the Foundation Luke 6:46-49

  4. Jesus Calls Disciples >Luke 9:23-26 >Luke 9:57-62 >Luke 14:25-33

  5. Ephesians 2:19-22

  6. What Happens When… Foundation is Good Foundation is cracked -Healthy and safe place. -Room for growth and additions. -Strong enough to stand testing. -Stable doctrine -God pleasing. >Instability of doctrine >Limited capacity >Dangerous >Fragile in testing

  7. The Biblical Example: Acts

  8. Acts: -The religious (Acts 2-Pentacost) -The Ordinary (Acts 4:13) -The Fearful (Acts 5:11) -The Faithful (Acts 7:59-60) -Wizards and Persecutors (Act 8 & 9) -Gentiles (Acts 10) -The Young (Acts 16:1-2) -Men and Women (Acts 18:18-26) -The Aged (Acts 28:30-31)

  9. Everyone * The Standard is 100% commitment for everyone! * Anything less is a crack in the foundation and leads to collapse. * When EVERYONE is a true disciple God works amazing things.

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