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

2. 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)
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3. Preaching of the apostles
Did not Preach…
Themselves, 2 Cor. 4:5
To please men, Thess. 2:4; Gal. 1:10
Human wisdom, Cor. 2:4; Gal. 1:11
Personal opinions, 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
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4. 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, 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!
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5. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
When we preach the apostles’ doctrine we preach heaven’s message. All others are counterfeit. Galatians 1:8
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6. 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
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7. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
God communicates to us through His word. We must hear it and obey it Corinthians 14:37
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8. 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)
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9. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
Jesus is our Lord and Master We must honor and serve Him. Colossians 3:23-24
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10. 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
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11. 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 Timothy 4:2
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12. 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
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13. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
The kingdom exists now. There will be no future kingdom on earth Corinthians 15:23-26
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14. 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”
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
This life is not all there is to our existence. Job 14: (Eccl. 12:13-14)
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18. 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
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19. the apostles’ Preaching in Acts
Lesson--
Give me the Bible – All of it! 2 Timothy 4:2
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20. “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
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