The Move of God Continues Acts 29
Why was the book of Acts written? History Biography Apologetic (Defense of the Gospel) Descriptive or Prescriptive?
Summary Statement A summary statement concisely sums up the central theme and indicates the author’s purpose for writing.
Summary Statements of the Book of Acts So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. Acts 9:31
Summary Statements But the word of God continued to spread and flourish. Acts 12:24 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Acts 16:4-5
Summary Statements …all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. Acts 19:10, 11, 20
Purpose: To Reveal a Move of God that was breaking all barriers of gender, age, language, culture, tradition & geographic boundaries.
These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also… Acts 17:6
The question we should all be asking: How do I get connected with the Move of God?
Water Baptism and the Infilling of the Holy Spirit Keys For Being in the Move of God: Repentance Water Baptism and the Infilling of the Holy Spirit Union and Fellowship with the Body of Christ
Obedience to the Spirit’s Promptings Keys For Being in the Move of God: Sacrificial Giving Obedience to the Spirit’s Promptings Connection with those who do not know Christ
Bold Proclamation of the Gospel Church Planting Keys For Being in the Move of God: Bold Proclamation of the Gospel Church Planting Churches that nurture, train and send laborers to continue the same.