Monday, September 20, 2010
The Acts 2: 41,42
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfast in the Apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread and in prayers.
These two verses are fundamental to the steadfastness of the Church. We saw, in last weeks commentary, that there were 4 manifestations of Truth: JESUS, who IS the Truth; Bible, which is the Word of Truth; the Holy Spirit, who leads into Truth; and the Church, which is the pillar and foundation of Truth. Now we look at the 4 practices followed by the Christian to maintain the Truth.
The first and once and for all time action of the new believer is Baptism. Jesus was Baptized, to fulfill all righteousness, and we must be Baptized as sign and symbol of our belief in the LORD JESUS Christ. Baptism does not save us from sin, only JESUS can save us. Baptism is an outward and visible sign of our new life in Christ. In Acts 2:41, the new Christian, having received the word of Truth, were Baptized as a sign of their conversion and their testimony brought others to the saving knowledge of JESUS. They, too, were Baptized. This act is a once and for all time practice in the Church.
There are 4 on-going practices found in The Acts 2: 42: Doctrine; Fellowship; Breaking of Bread; Prayers. In the Church, the foundation and the pillar of Truth is maintained by these 4 being consistent and regular. This week, we will look at each one to see how important they are to the life of every Christian.
The Acts 2: 41,42
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfast in the Apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread and in prayers.
These two verses are fundamental to the steadfastness of the Church. We saw, in last weeks commentary, that there were 4 manifestations of Truth: JESUS, who IS the Truth; Bible, which is the Word of Truth; the Holy Spirit, who leads into Truth; and the Church, which is the pillar and foundation of Truth. Now we look at the 4 practices followed by the Christian to maintain the Truth.
The first and once and for all time action of the new believer is Baptism. Jesus was Baptized, to fulfill all righteousness, and we must be Baptized as sign and symbol of our belief in the LORD JESUS Christ. Baptism does not save us from sin, only JESUS can save us. Baptism is an outward and visible sign of our new life in Christ. In Acts 2:41, the new Christian, having received the word of Truth, were Baptized as a sign of their conversion and their testimony brought others to the saving knowledge of JESUS. They, too, were Baptized. This act is a once and for all time practice in the Church.
There are 4 on-going practices found in The Acts 2: 42: Doctrine; Fellowship; Breaking of Bread; Prayers. In the Church, the foundation and the pillar of Truth is maintained by these 4 being consistent and regular. This week, we will look at each one to see how important they are to the life of every Christian.
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