1. The Early Church
Acts 2:42ff

2. 1. They were devoted to
Bible study
(the apostles teachings)

3. 2. They were devoted to the
church fellowship (loyalty)

4. 3. They were devoted to
fellowshipping with each other

5. 4. They were devoted to prayer

6. 5. They had reverence for God
(awe)

7. 6. There was evidence
of the power of God
among them

8. 7. There was unity

9. 8. There was
support for
each others’
needs

10. 9. They were
faithful to the
body and
to worship

11. 10. They had fellowship
with each other outside
the organized church

12. 11. They were
sincere and had
joy in each others’
company

13. 12. They praised God

14. 13. They had a good reputation

15. 14. People were being saved and added to the fellowship

16. What can we learn
From
Ephesians 4:11-16?

17. 1. All were using their
spiritual gifts to build
up the body of Christ:
a. Unity in the faith
b. Unity in the knowledge
of Christ (personal acquaintance with)
c. Mature, filled with the
fullness of Christ

18. 2. They were taught not to be
infants tossed about by different
teachings and deceitful schemes
of leaders.

19. 3. They were taught to speak
the truth in love, and to grow
up into Christ:
each supporting each other,
each doing his/her part.

20. How is your
church doing?

21. What will YOU do…
To help YOUR church?