Acts: The Spread of the Gospel

This study is taken from John MacArthur's "Acts: The Spread of the Gospel." My prayer and goal for this devo is that we will learn more about how the early church laid the foundation for what we possess today, and that we would allow God to use us to turn our world upside for Him!

This will be an exciting journey, so encourage others to join you! I'm looking forward to the interaction we will have on this blog as we study the book of Acts!

The devos will differ in format from day to day, but two things are constant: 1) a daily reading, and 2) additional Scripture passages that are in bold. Be sure to read any and all of the readings/bold verses that appear so that you can see the full picture of what is taught that day.

Remember, you can access any of the previous devos that have been posted from the "Blog Archive" section on the left side of this page.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Message to the Churches, Part 1 - Part 2 - Devo for 01/06/2009

Reading
Revelation 2:1-29

Keys to the Text
The Church: God's people. In prospect, the universal body of believers. In present, the local group of believers. The church is the "body of Christ" (Romans 12:5). This metaphor depicts the church not as an organization but as a living organism composed of mutually related and interdependent parts. Christ is Head of the body and the Holy Spirit is its lifeblood, as it were. The body functions through the faithful use of its members' various spiritual gifts, sovereignly and uniquely bestowed by the Holy Spirit on each believer. Because Christians are part of the body of Christ, have been spiritually gifted by the Holy Spirit, and are edified through other believers, they should not continue to live like the ungodly.

1. How can you be an active part of the ministry here at New Testament Baptist Church?

2. What is your spiritual gift? (If you do not know, see Pastor Jason for a spiritual gifts survey.)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

1. How can you be an active part of the ministry here at New Testament Baptist Church?

hhhmm....in not sure..for shure by being in more activities that the church does. im hoping to join the puppet team. it seems fun. does that count?:P

2. What is your spiritual gift? (If you do not know, see Pastor Jason for a spiritual gifts survey.)

.....i can't remember...im good with kids, does that mean im patient?

i never got my survey back i dont think.but still.

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

1. By not only using the gifts the God has given us, but bringing other people to church and sharing the gospel with the people in and outside of school.

2. I'm not quite sure, something that I think mihgt be one is the fact that I relate very well with others. I can make friends very easily.

Anonymous said...

YES YOU CAN SERGIO!!

YOUR A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY!!!

LOLZ

sorry dude :P

Anonymous said...

1. i could help suncoasters with their needs i can work in the nursery i can help where ever God leads me to.
2. I don't know i am good with kids.

Anonymous said...

1.i can work at jr. camp and vbs and just volenteer whenever something needs to be done.

2.ill take the servey thing but i think mine has something to do with like a serving heart or something...i luv to volenteer and help in any way i can.

Anonymous said...

1. How can you be an active part of the ministry here at New Testament Baptist Church?
Be there more often

2. What is your spiritual gift? (If you do not know, see Pastor Jason for a spiritual gifts survey.)
Music is probably pretty close to the top and then service