Understanding Fellowship in Acts 2:41-42
Explore the concept of fellowship as depicted in Acts 2:41-42, highlighting those included in the fellowship, the significance of baptism, and the essential elements of fellowship such as devotion to the apostles' teaching. This passage emphasizes repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and the promise of the Holy Spirit for all who believe.
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LESSON 11: FELLOWSHIP
A. A. WHO ARE WHO ARE INCLUDED INCLUDED IN THE FELLOWSHIP? IN THE FELLOWSHIP? 1. They who accepted His MESSAGE. Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41
A. A. WHO ARE WHO ARE INCLUDED INCLUDED IN THE FELLOWSHIP? IN THE FELLOWSHIP? 1. They who accepted His MESSAGE. Those who turned from their sins and turned to Christ. Those who accepted the invitation to fellowship Christ.
Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call." The messenger: PETER
Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call." The message: Jesus was the Son of God, the people should repent of their sins and receive Christ.
A. A. WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE FELLOWSHIP? WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE FELLOWSHIP? 2. They who were BAPTIZED. Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41 Means to be converted
BAPTIZED BAPTIZED Two (2) meanings of baptized in the name of Jesus Christ: You who are baptized calls on the name of the Lord. You who are baptized is called by the Lord-you belong to Him
B. B. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP 1. Devotion to the APOSTLE S TEACHING. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
B. B. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP 2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
B. B. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP 2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25
B. B. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP 3. Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE BREAD. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
B. B. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP 4. Devotion to PRAYER. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
C. C. WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Acts 2:44-45
C. C. WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP The essence of fellowship (no matter what element is expressed) is a deeply MOTIVATED kind of LOVE.
C. C. WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP WHAT ARE THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP This LOVE is two-fold: 1. An ADORATION and DEVOTION to God. 2. A lasting COMMITMENT to fellow believers.
43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43
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, Acts 2:46-47
47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47
D. D. WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? 1. Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERS. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43
D. D. WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? 2. Continuous MEETING together 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, Acts 2:46
D. D. WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? 3. Enjoying the FAVOR of all the people. Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Acts 2:47a
D. D. WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? WHAT ARE THE RESULT OF FELLOWSHIP? 4. Their number INCREASED. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:47b
CONCLUSION CONCLUSION 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. Psalm 133
CONCLUSION CONCLUSION 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. Psalm 133
CONCLUSION CONCLUSION Unity among brothers is lined to soothing oil over the head. How much more soothing true fellowship must be in Christ! Therefore, we must strive to continue in that fellowship and not give up meeting with one another! Psalm 133
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. Romans 6:6-7
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1-2
MEMORY VERSE: MEMORY VERSE: 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2
