Homerton Baptist Church
Morning Service (250921)

      • Acts 2:42ESV

  • Hymn 570 - GLORIOUS THINGS OF YOU ARE SPOKEN

      • Psalms 78:5-7ESV

      • Psalms 78:8ESV

      • Psalm 19:1ESV

      • Romans 1:20ESV

      • Genesis 1ESV

      • Genesis 1ESV

  • Hymn 577 - THE CHURCH'S ONE FOUNDATION

      • Deuteronomy 31:1–29ESV

      • Matthew 12:46–50ESV

      • Mark 3:31–35ESV

      • Luke 8:19–21ESV

      • Luke 8:1–3ESV

      • 1 John 5:13–15ESV

  • Hymn 564 - BEHOLD, THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD

      • Acts 2:42ESV

      • Acts 2:37-38ESV

      • Acts 2:39-40ESV

      • Acts 2:41-43ESV

      • Acts 2:44-46ESV

      • Acts 2:47ESV

  • Psalm 78:5–8 ESV
    5 He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, 6 that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, 7 so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; 8 and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.
    Acts 2:37–47 ESV
    37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
    Introduction
    We continue to look at the New Testament churches as we seek to understand and apply the words of Jesus John 4:24 “24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”” We have seen something of the Corinthian church but will look at more in future sessions. For now we consider the very first New testament Church in Jerusalem. But before doing so I want to remind you of certain truths about the Bible.
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    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
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    1. Inscripturation 

    Inscripturation refers to the act of committing truths revealed by God to writing. It signifies the permanent recording of divine revelations in the Scriptures, which are considered God-breathed and authoritative. The term is derived from the Latin words "inscriptus" meaning "written" and "scriptura" meaning "scripture" or "the Bible". Inscripturation emphasizes the importance of written texts in conveying and preserving the Word of God.
    2 Timothy 3:16 ESV
    16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
    2 Peter 1:21 ESV
    21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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    2. The Bible

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    a. Old and New Testament

    Baptist Affirmation of Faith 1966 The Holy Scriptures

    By the Scriptures, or Bible, we mean only the sixty­six books of the Old and New Testaments. The books known as the Apocrypha, not being inspired, form no part of the Scriptures. In the absence of the original manuscripts, God has divinely preserved his work in many faithful copies. Careful translations are to be made that all men might personally read God’s Word in their own language.

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    i. Genesis to Malachi

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    39 Books
    Historical Period - 6000 to 500BC
    Dates written 1500 - 516BC - 1000 years
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    ii. Intertestamental Period

    Historical Period 516 - 4BC
    No Prophets. No direct word from God.
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    iii. New Testament

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    27 Books
    Historical Period - 4BC to 96AD
    Dates Written - 50 - 96AD - 46 years
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    3. The Apostolic Age

    The Apostles were appointed by God to establish the Christian Church. They had particular gifts enabling them to declare the inspired, authoritative Word of God. This office ceased after the death of the last Apostle.
    ...the fact that any office existed in the apostolic church is no evidence that it was intended to be permanent. In that age many spiritual manifestations and endowments were needed for the organization and propagation of the church, but are no longer required. We no longer have prophets, nor workers of miracles, nor gifts of tongues. Hodge, C. (1995).
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    a. Who Are the Apostles?

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    i. Commissioned

    Acts 1:7–8 ESV
    7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
    English Standard Version Chapter 1

    Pete

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    ii. New Appointment

    Acts 1:20–22 ESV
    20 “For it is written in the Book of Psalms, “ ‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “ ‘Let another take his office.’ 21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.”
    Acts 1:23 ESV
    23 And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.
    Acts 1:26 ESV
    26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
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    iii. Paul

    Acts 9:3–6 ESV
    3 Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4 And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6 But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”
    Acts 9:13–16 ESV
    13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”
    Acts 9:16–18 ESV
    16 For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” 17 So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized;
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    4. The Church at Jerusalem

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    a. Manifestation of the Holy Spirit

    Acts 1:8 ESV
    8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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    Acts 2:1–4 ESV
    1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
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    Acts 2:5–8 ESV
    5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?
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    b. Preaching

    Acts 2:14 ESV
    14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.
    Acts 2:22–24 ESV
    22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.
    Acts 2:32–33 ESV
    32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.
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    Acts 2:36 ESV
    36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
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    c. Conviction

    Acts 2:37 ESV
    37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
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    d. Repent

    Acts 2:38 ESV
    38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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    5. The Gathered Church

    John 2:18–22 ESV
    18 So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” 21 But he was speaking about the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.
    Temple was destroyed in 70AD Roman General Titus
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    Acts 2:41 ESV
    41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
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    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    Conclusion
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    Matthew 16:15–19 ESV
    15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

      • Acts 2:42ESV

      • Acts 2:1–4ESV

      • Acts 2:5–8ESV

      • Acts 2:22–24ESV

      • Acts 2:36ESV

      • Acts 2:37ESV

      • Acts 2:38ESV

      • Acts 2:41ESV

      • Acts 2:42ESV

      • Matthew 16:15–19ESV

  • Hymn 585 - FOR ALL THE SAINTS
  • Doxology 223 v6

      • 2 Peter 3:18ESV

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