Beyond Pentecost “Building Community”
- Power In the Blood Assembly
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Bishop Dr. Eric Peters
Act 2:41-47 KJV Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. [42] And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common; [45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. [46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Israel
The Lord began to craft a nation with the calling of Abraham.
The Lord established the nation through Jacob and his twelve sons
The Lord called Moses to establish them as a people
The Lord gave Moses the Word on Mt Sinai
The Lord established His presence as rulership among them in the tabernacle
The Church
The Lord crafted the church by first setting aside His twelve
he Lord taught and built them up through three years of Ministry establishing them as the carriers of the Kingdom
The Lord Himself was the Word that is now among them
The Lord established His rule among them by Holy Spirit in them as tabernacles
Just as the coming of the law was not an event that expired on the day but was always there.
Just as the Lord came among them in the tabernacle and remained as ultimate authority
The Coming of Holy Spirit was never meant to be an event that is reduced to an annual celebration.
The coming of Holy Spirit was an Encounter and not an Event.
The significance of Holy Spirit is His transformational effect on the lives of those He touches.
The Coming of Holy Spirit is not the end goal but the initiation of a new world order.
The newest nation on the face of the earth is being birthed.
John 17:16 KJV They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
“Your location must not determine your position”
This new nation was paid for by the blood of Jesus, governed by the Word and empowered by His Spirit
1 Peter 2:9 KJV But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1. The Continuation. Vs 42
There must be a commitment to continue in spite of distractions
There must be communication of and submission to the foundational principles
There must be an appreciation for a consistent focus on the gathering
There must be a growing desire for consistency in communing with God.
2. The Community. Vs 44
There must be an acceptance of all individuals regardless of background
There must be a consistent effort in maintaining not just physical presence but spiritual unity.
There must be a focus on building commonality beyond the spiritual and verbal.
There must be a manifestation of community in the care of the believer
3. The Communion. Vs 46
There must be a commitment to regular gathering for worship
There must be an element of communal gathering in everyday life as a witness of community
There must be an atmosphere of joy and spiritual satisfaction
4. The Change. Vs 47
The power of communion manifests in an atmosphere of praise.
The effectiveness of community will always become an attraction to the lonely
The effectiveness of community will always attract souls
Conclusion
The world will not be impacted by events but by a church that is:
Consistent in her deed and word
Communal in her construct and commitment
Converting in her impact
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