Heartbeat #1

Heartbeats of ‘The Church’

Jesus’ Life-Giving Body—The Church

  • Ecclesia (e’kklesia) — Gathering or Assembly

“You are a royal priesthood and a priestly kingdom,” 1 Peter 2:9  

“Through your blood you have made us into priests and kings.” Revelation 5:10 

So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18

Kirche – was interpreted as “the Lord’s House”  

  • Bad News/Good News

Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Acts 2:37

Jesus’ Life-Tranforming Power—The Gospel

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

Baptism Sunday, June 12th

This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. Acts 2:39-41

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47

  • The Gospel
  • Repentance
  • Baptism
  • The Holy Spirit
  • The Word of God
  • Fellowship
  • Communion
  • Prayer
  • Signs & Wonders
  • Generosity
  • Worship
  • Witness (Sharing)

 

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