Restoring First Century Christianity Jeremiah 6:16

Introductory Thoughts In order to restore 1 st Century Christianity we must go back and examine the Biblical model. Many people confuse “Churchanity” with “Christianity”. Mistakes are made when we stray from the “Old Paths”. Let’s see what the Bible says about 1 st Century Christianity.

Not a Product of Man’s Ingenuity Man’s reasoning was not involved in its development. 1 Corinthians 1:19-24 – Romans 1: Corinthians 2:9 Christianity is a walk of faith after God. 2 Corinthians 5:7 – Romans 10:17 – Romans 5:1-2 Excludes pure emotionalism and creeds of man

Was a Religion of Going Propelled by the Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 – Mark 16: Acts 8:4-5 Concern for lost souls also compelled them. Ezekiel 33:8 – Acts 5:42 The book of Acts reveals the details of Christians going.

Was a Religion of Sacrifice Old Testament religion was full of sacrifices. Christianity speaks to the greatest sacrifice of all. Christ – Philippians 2:6-11 – Hebrews 2:9 Christ’s disciples – Romans 12:1-2 – 1 Peter 2:5

Was a Religion of Sacrifice The Christian’s sacrifice is seen in his activity. Sacrificing that which is his 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 – Acts 4:32-37 Sacrificing that which he could have had Philippians 3:7-8 Sacrificing his will to the will of Christ Philippians 1:21 – Galatians 2:20