“He Commanded Us To Preach” Apostolic Preaching in the Book of Acts

Preaching of the apostles Preach (kerusso) To herald, announce, proclaim, publish “Philip…preached Christ to them” (Acts 8:5) Preach (euangelizo) Proclaim good news “…went everywhere preaching the word” (Acts 8:4) Insert a map of your country.

Preaching of the apostles Did not Preach… Themselves, 2 Cor. 4:5 To please men, 1 Thess. 2:4; Gal. 1:10 Human wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:4; Gal. 1:11 Personal opinions, 1 Cor. 9:19-22 Preached the Gospel Commanded, Acts 10:42 Salvation, 1 Cor. 1:21 Entrusted, 1 Thess. 2:4; 2 Cor. 4:5, 7 Commissioned, Mark 16:15 Obedient, Mark 16:20 Obligation, 1 Cor. 9:16 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached the Apostles’ Doctrine, Acts 2:42; 1 Thess. 1:5 By the Holy Spirit, 1 Peter 1:12 IN POWER: Miracles for confirmation, 1 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Corinthians 12:12 IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: Revelation, Inspiration, John 16:13; Matthew 10:19-20 IN MUCH ASSURANCE, Conviction…from God! Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- When we preach the apostles’ doctrine we preach heaven’s message. All others are counterfeit. Galatians 1:8 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached the Word… Of the Lord, Acts 8:25; 14:7, 21, 25; 15:35, 36; 16:10 Of God, Acts 13:5; 17:13 (16:6) Preaching Word = Preaching Christ, Acts 8:4-5 (11:19-20) Gospel of the grace of God, Acts 20:24, 32 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- God communicates to us through His word. We must hear it and obey it. 1 Corinthians 14:37 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached Jesus, 8:5, 35; 17:18 As the Son of God, Acts 9:20 As the Christ, Acts 5:42; 17:3 (Psa. 2:2) The name of Jesus Christ, Acts 4:7-10, 12 His power and authority, Acts 8:12 Their source of authority, Acts 9:27 Power to remove sin, Acts 10:43 The Lord Jesus, Acts 11:20 (Judge, 10:42) Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- Jesus is our Lord and Master. We must honor and serve Him. Colossians 3:23-24 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached Forgiveness of Sins, 13:38, 42 Sin, repentance, remission, Luke 24:47 Plan of salvation, Acts 2:37-38; 8:12; 10:47-48 (Mk. 16:15-16) Remission of sins, Acts 2:38 Culmination of saving faith, Acts 16:30-34 Hearing, believed and baptized, Acts 18:8 Call on Christ for cleansing, Acts 22:16 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- Preaching that does not address sin and does not explain God’s remedy for sin is not gospel preaching. 2 Timothy 4:2 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached the Kingdom, 1:6-7 Things about the kingdom, Acts 8:12 Exists now, Acts 20:25 (28); 28:31 Not of this world, John 18:36 Within, Luke 17:20-21; Colossians 1:13 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- The kingdom exists now. There will be no future kingdom on earth. 1 Corinthians 15:23-26 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached God as Creator and Sustainer True and living God, Acts 14:15-17 Repudiate idols and honor Him Knowable God, Acts 17:24-29 Know the “unknown God” Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- We do not make God – God made us. Trust Him. Obey Him. We are accountable to Him. He will judge us. Acts 17:30-31 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached Human Existence after Death Jesus and the resurrection, Acts 4:2; 17:18 (1 Cor. 15:14, 19-20) Judgment and repentance, Acts 17:30- 31; 20:21 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- This life is not all there is to our existence. Job 14:14 (Eccl. 12:13-14) Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Preached the Whole Counsel of God Acts 20:27 All the plans, purposes and intentions of God Kept back nothing that was helpful, Acts 20:20 Insert a map of your country.

the apostles’ Preaching in Acts Lesson-- Give me the Bible – All of it! 2 Timothy 4:2 Insert a map of your country.

“He Commanded Us To Preach” -To call sinners to faith and salvation, Rom. 10:13-15 -Only remnant believes apostles’ report, Rom. 10:16-17 -Endure “sound doctrine” (2 Tim. 4:3): -Believe, obey, demand and uphold apostolic preaching “He Commanded Us To Preach” Apostolic Preaching in the Book of Acts 20