Discipleship Training Course

PHASE 3 – SHARE THE JOURNEY
Chapter One
My Part In The New Testament Church
What a wonderful thought that we are part of the New Testament
church, living and breathing through the life and lessons of Jesus
Christ, and sharing in the gospel message through a life
surrendered and offered unto Him as a living sacrifice. Being a part
and doing my part in His church requires for me to understand His
plan and will for His church as well as for my life within it. In so
doing I can walk with a clear mandate, purpose and with much
impact, without creating an imbalance through my partial views
and understanding. So let’s dive into understanding the New
Testament church and our function within it so that we can be
beneficial to its health and growth.
What is the New Testament Church?
In a simple explanation it is this; after the death and resurrection of
Jesus Christ we see in the book of Acts the birthing of the NT
church, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the anointed
message of the gospel through the apostles, signs and wonders. All
the believers were devoted to the apostles teaching, fellowship
breaking of bread and sharing in all things. And since then the NT
church was born and ever growing.
Acts 2:38-44 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. 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.
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