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The Appeal and Enemies of the New Testament Church: Foundations and Challenges

This exploration delves into the New Testament Church's foundational beliefs anchored in the resurrection of Jesus and fulfilled prophecy as seen in the Book of Acts. It highlights the Church's mission in proclaiming salvation from sin and hope beyond the grave, while also addressing the challenges it faced from Jewish sects, Paganism, and the Roman authorities. The study underscores the importance of living a godly life amidst opposition and understanding the distinction between collective and personal responsibility in faith communities today.

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The Appeal and Enemies of the New Testament Church: Foundations and Challenges

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  1. The New Testament Church It’s Appeal It’s Enemies The Book Of Acts

  2. Appeal of CHURCH in the New Testament • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) • Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2)

  3. Appeal of CHURCH in the New Testament • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) • Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2:36, 37-38, 40, 47)

  4. Appeal of CHURCH in the New Testament • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) • Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2:36, 37-38, 40, 47) • Proclaiming Hope beyond the Grave (I Pet. 1:3-4)

  5. Appeal of CHURCH in the New Testament • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) • Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2:36, 37-38, 40, 47) • Proclaiming Hope beyond the Grave (I Pet. 1:3-4) • Not a political threat to Rome (Acts 18:12-17, Acts 13:7, Acts 19:35-41, Acts 24:24-27; 26:32)

  6. CHURCH’S ENEMIES • Standing firm on Jesus’ Resurrection – Persecuted by sect of Jews (Acts 4:1-2, 17-18, 5:40-42)

  7. CHURCH’S ENEMIES • Standing firm on Jesus’ Resurrection – Persecuted by sect of Jews (Acts 4:1-2, 17-18, 5:40-42) • Not compromising to Paganism (Acts 14:15-18, 17:22-31, Rev. 13:15)

  8. CHURCH’S ENEMIES • Standing firm on Jesus’ Resurrection – Persecuted by sect of Jews (Acts 4:1-2, 17-18, 5:40-42) • Not compromising to Paganism (Acts 14:15-18, 17:22-31, Rev. 13:15) • Living Godly before worldly people (2 Tim. 3:12, I Pet. 2:11-12, 4:4, Lk. 16:14)

  9. Appeal and Enemies of New Testament CHURCH TODAY • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) - Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2) - Hope of Heaven (I Pet. 1:3-4)

  10. Appeal and Enemies of New Testament CHURCH TODAY • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) - Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2) - Hope of Heaven (I Pet. 1:3-4) • Recognize difference between Collective responsibility and Personal Responsibility (I Tim. 5:16, Jms. 1:27, Gal. 6:10)

  11. Appeal and Enemies of New Testament CHURCH TODAY • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) - Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2) - Hope of Heaven (I Pet. 1:3-4) • Recognize difference between Collective responsibility and Personal Responsibility (I Tim. 5:16, Jms. 1:27, Gal. 6:10) • Not a political threat to Government (Rom. 13:1-2)

  12. Appeal and Enemies of New Testament CHURCH TODAY • Supernatural foundation – Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 1:3) - Divine Origin – Fulfilled Prophecy (Acts 2) • Proclaiming salvation from sin (Acts 2) - Hope of Heaven (I Pet. 1:3-4) • Recognize difference between Collective responsibility and Personal Responsibility (I Tim. 5:16, Jms. 1:27, Gal. 6:10) • Not a political threat to Government (Rom. 13:1-2) • Non- Denominational because God is Anti-Denominational (I Cor. 1:10)

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