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Pioneering Acts in Early Christianity

Follow the remarkable events in the early Church including miraculous healings, conversions, and pivotal teachings by prominent figures. Learn about the journeys of apostles and the spread of Christianity to different communities.

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Pioneering Acts in Early Christianity

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  2. A Study of the Early Church • Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

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  4. Caesarea Joppa Plain of Sharron Jerusalem Lydda

  5. A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • Peter Travels to the City of Lydda Acts 9:32-35 • Preaching the Gospel • Heals Aeneas of the Palsy • Bed ridden for Eight Years • Peter told him to get up and Walk • Aeneas immediately Arose and Walked • Attributed the Power to Heal to Jesus Christ • All Inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon Believed

  6. A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • Peter Raises Dorcas from the Dead Acts 9:36-37 • Woman in Joppa named Tabitha / Dorcas • Performed many Good Deeds • Became Ill, Died, Body was Prepared for Burial • Disciples of the Lord sent for Peter and Lyddda • There was much Sorrow over her Passing • Peter did not perform this Miracle to be Seen of Men • Prayed Prior to the Miracle • Sorrow turned to Joy • Dorcas’ continued Presence among the People left no doubt • of the Miracle • Many Believed as a Result

  7. Caesarea Joppa Plain of Sharron Jerusalem Lydda

  8. A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Cornelius had a Vision • Gentile • Good, Devout, God Fearing • God took Note of his Spiritually • Why did God choose Cornelius? • Peter had a Vision • Unclean Animals • Law Abolished

  9. A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Peter goes to Cornelius in Caesarea • Went Willingly – did not Fully Understand • Other Jewish Brethren went with Him • Cornelius Received Paul as an Angel from Heaven • He had called Relatives and Friends to Hear • Peter Understood the Purpose

  10. A Study of the Early Church • The Works of the Apostle Peter: • The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 • Peter’s Sermon • God is no Respecter of Persons • God Anointed Jesus to be Lord of All • You know what He has Done in Galilee and Judea • He went about doing Good and God was with Him • The Jews killed Him • God Raised Him Up • We are Witnesses • The Prophets are Witnesses • Everyone who Believes will Receive Salvation

  11. A Study of the Early Church • Conversion Comparison: • Great Commission • Preach / Teach • He that Believeth • Repentance • And is Baptized • Shall be Saved • Teach to Observe all Things • Conversion Comparison: • Conversion of Cornelius • Heard Peter Preach the Word • Inferred by the Text? • Inferred by the Text? • Were told to be Baptized • Received Repentance - Life Acts 11:18 • Asked Peter to Stay a While

  12. A Study of the Early Church • The Prophecy of Salvation to the Gentiles • Isaiah 11:10 Gentiles seek Root of Jesse • Isaiah 49:6 A Light to the Gentiles • Isaiah 60:3 Gentiles will come to Thou Light • Isaiah 62:2 Gentiles will see Thy Righteousness • Malachi 1:11 Name shall be Great among the Gentiles • Luke 2:32 Light to Lighten the Gentiles • Matt.12:18-21 In His Name shall the Gentiles Trust

  13. A Study of the Early Church • Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul of Tarsus • Conversion of Cornelius and his Household

  14. Chapter Content: • Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias • First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church • Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins • Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians • Ananias & Sapphira / Apostles Arrest, Miraculously Released, Beaten • The Choosing of the Seven • Stoning of Stephen • Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch • Conversion of Saul • Conversion of Cornelius and his Household • Explanation of Cornelius’ Conversion to the Jews • Peter’s Escape from Prison • First Missionary Journey Begins • Paul and Barnabas at Lystra • Dispute over Circumcision • Second Missionary Journey Begins • Conversion of Lydia and her Household • Paul’s Return to Antioch A Study of the Early Church

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