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The pattern for the church

The pattern for the church What is a “pattern”? The pattern for the church

Why is Acts the “pattern”? The pattern for the church What is a “pattern”? Why is Acts the “pattern”? The pattern for the church

The pattern for the church What is a “pattern”? Why is Acts the “pattern”? What does the “pattern” produce? The pattern for the church

What is a “Pattern”? A Definite “Print” (Jn. 20:25)

What is a “Pattern”? A Definite “Print” (Jn. 20:25) A “Model” to see (I Tim. 1:16)

What is a “Pattern”? A Definite “Print” (Jn. 20:25) A “Model” to see (I Tim. 1:16) A “Figure-striking against” the permanent source ( Heb. 9:24)

What is a “Pattern”? A Definite “Print” (Jn. 20:25) A “Model” to see (I Tim. 1:16) A “Figure-striking against” the permanent source ( Heb. 9:24) All the concepts of “pattern” are seen in Moses making the tabernacle: Priests serving in a “copy” of heavenly things (Heb. 8:5) Tabernacle the “ figure” or model of what is shown (Heb. 8:5)

A Pattern: is a print, model, or sketch demanding an “Original Source”

A Pattern: is a print, model, or sketch demanding an “Original Source” The “Warning” of God (Heb. 8:5) A Pattern: is a print, model, or sketch demanding an “Original Source”

A Pattern: is a print, model, or sketch demanding an “Original Source” The “Warning” of God (Heb. 8:5) A Pattern: is a print, model, or sketch demanding an “Original Source” How are we today to “see” “God’s pattern” for the church?

The Pattern: The Apostles’ Doctrine “They continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42)

The Pattern: The Apostles’ Doctrine “They continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42) An “objective source” – “the faith” (Gal. 1:8, 23; Eph. 4:5, Acts 6:7)

The Pattern: The Apostles’ Doctrine “They continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42) An “objective source” – “the faith” (Gal. 1:8, 23; Eph. 4:5, Acts 6:7) “The pattern of sound words” (2 Tim. 1:13)

The Pattern: The Apostles’ Doctrine “They continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42) An “objective source” – “the faith” (Gal. 1:8, 23; Eph. 4:5, Acts 6:7) “The pattern of sound words” (2 Tim. 1:13) The apostles were “living patterns” to follow (Phil. 3:17, 4:9, 2 Thess. 3:9, I Cor. 11:1)

The Pattern: The Apostles’ Doctrine “They continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42) An “objective source” – “the faith” (Gal. 1:8, 23; Eph. 4:5, Acts 6:7) “The pattern of sound words” (2 Tim. 1:13) The apostles were “living patterns” to follow (Phil. 3:17, 4:9, 2 Thess. 3:9, I Cor. 11:1) However, the “Original Source” is always the ultimate pattern (Gal. 2:5,14)

Apostles’ Teaching: Produces the Pattern for the church

Apostles’ Teaching: Produces the Pattern for the church Acts: gives what “the pattern” looks like in the church… Apostles’ Teaching: Produces the Pattern for the church

Apostles’ Teaching: Produces the Pattern for the church Acts: gives what “the pattern” looks like in the church… Apostles’ Teaching: Produces the Pattern for the church The church is PEOPLE SAVED BY OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL (Acts 8:3, 9:1, 2, 5, 13, 14; Acts 2:41,47)

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35)

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35) BREAKING BREAD – Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:20, 34; Acts 2:46)

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35) BREAKING BREAD – Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:20, 34; Acts 2:46) PRAYERS: To God for Open Doors – Acts 6:4, Col. 4:3-4

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35) BREAKING BREAD – Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:20, 34; Acts 2:46) PRAYERS: To God for Open Doors – Acts 6:4, Col. 4:3-4 To God for Boldness – Acts 4:29

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35) BREAKING BREAD – Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:20, 34; Acts 2:46) PRAYERS: To God for Open Doors – Acts 6:4, Col. 4:3-4 To God for Boldness – Acts 4:29 To God for Deliverance – Acts 12:5,12

Apostles’ Doctrine looks like… Acts 2:42 FELLOWSHIP – “have in common” (Jude 3, Titus 1:4, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35) BREAKING BREAD – Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor. 11:20, 34; Acts 2:46) PRAYERS: To God for Open Doors – Acts 6:4, Col. 4:3-4 To God for Boldness – Acts 4:29 To God for Deliverance – Acts 12:5,12 What were Paul and Silas be praying about (Acts 16:25)?

Acts: the pattern for the church re The church: people called out by the gospel unto salvation The church: submitting to the Apostles’ teaching– The Son’s the Holy Spirit’s, and the Father’s (Jn. 16:12-15, 2 Jn. 9) Acts: the pattern for the church

Acts: the pattern for the church re The church: people called out by the gospel unto salvation The church: submitting to the Apostles’ teaching- The Son’s the Holy Spirit’s, and the Father’s (Jn. 16:12-15, 2 Jn. 9) Acts: the pattern for the church Church!!! Will you honor God by submitting to the revealed pattern through the Apostles?