Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Acts 2: 41, 42
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about 3 thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread and in prayers.
The testimony of Peter brought conversion to JESUS Christ, for many souls. When they received JESUS, they were baptized and the fellowship was increased by 3 thousand souls. These three thousand were then nurtured in the faith by 4 steps: the Apostles' Doctrine, fellowship, Communion/ breaking of bread and prayers.
It is vitally important for those who are new in the faith to be supported and taught by those who have been faithful to JESUS and His Word. Sound teaching and Doctrine handed down from the Apostles through the Holy Scripture must be given to each new convert. If they are not taught, if they are not given fellowship with the family of GOD, if they are left without fellowship and Communion, if the fellowship does not pray for them, then they will fall away by the pull of the world.
The call of GOD to the Church is to bring all souls to Christ JESUS, Baptize them in the Name of JESUS, teach them the sound Doctrine of the Word of GOD, fellowship, Communion and pray for them. Each element is of great importance, because it strengthens a person in the life and teaching of JESUS and in the path of strengthening the faith.
Souls are relying on us to be faithful in our call to support the newly baptized. We are given the mandate to comfort and train the flock of GOD, pointing them to the Good Shepherd and teaching them to listen and hear the sound of His voice. He feeds all of us with His Body and Blood in Communion, we are to pray for all the Church and for each member of it.
LET US BE FAITHFUL TO THE CALL OF JESUS TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT THE NEWLY BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST.
The Acts 2: 41, 42
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about 3 thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread and in prayers.
The testimony of Peter brought conversion to JESUS Christ, for many souls. When they received JESUS, they were baptized and the fellowship was increased by 3 thousand souls. These three thousand were then nurtured in the faith by 4 steps: the Apostles' Doctrine, fellowship, Communion/ breaking of bread and prayers.
It is vitally important for those who are new in the faith to be supported and taught by those who have been faithful to JESUS and His Word. Sound teaching and Doctrine handed down from the Apostles through the Holy Scripture must be given to each new convert. If they are not taught, if they are not given fellowship with the family of GOD, if they are left without fellowship and Communion, if the fellowship does not pray for them, then they will fall away by the pull of the world.
The call of GOD to the Church is to bring all souls to Christ JESUS, Baptize them in the Name of JESUS, teach them the sound Doctrine of the Word of GOD, fellowship, Communion and pray for them. Each element is of great importance, because it strengthens a person in the life and teaching of JESUS and in the path of strengthening the faith.
Souls are relying on us to be faithful in our call to support the newly baptized. We are given the mandate to comfort and train the flock of GOD, pointing them to the Good Shepherd and teaching them to listen and hear the sound of His voice. He feeds all of us with His Body and Blood in Communion, we are to pray for all the Church and for each member of it.
LET US BE FAITHFUL TO THE CALL OF JESUS TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT THE NEWLY BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST.
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