Discipleship Training Course

DTC- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE
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.
The book of Acts begins with the birth of the New Testament
Church. Notice how the Church was described for the first time
after 3,000 people were baptized in one day.
Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles‟ doctrine
and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Why is this so significant? In this we see the defining features of
God’s Church:
Steadfast continuation in the apostles’ teachings, and fellowship.
Within these 2 points there is allot of wealth, health and growth
within His church.
Acts 2:43,44,46 Then fear(fear of God) came upon every soul,
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
Now all who believed were together(separated), and had all things
in common. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple,
and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with
gladness(joyful and thankful) and simplicity of heart(not complicating life)
In these verses we see the first fruits of the NT church. Setting a
bench mark of how we as the church should operate in heart and
deed.
Let’s look at some of the characteristics of the New Testament
Church and its impact upon society.
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