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The First Church in Acts 2:40-47

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What did those who accepted the message do according to the passage?

Were baptized and added to the church (correct)

Remained silent and kept to themselves

Ignored the apostles' teaching

Stopped praying

What did the believers do with their possessions according to the passage?

Hid them away for safekeeping

Used them only for themselves

Sold them to buy luxurious items

Gave to anyone who had need (correct)

Where did the believers meet daily according to the passage?

In their gardens

On the streets

At the market

In the temple courts (correct)

What did all the believers have in common according to the passage?

They shared everything and were together Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Lord adding daily to their number according to the passage?

Their praises to God and enjoying favor among people Signup and view all the answers

What is the biblical definition of a church based on the passage?

A group of genuine believers called out from the world Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul and Barnabas do after preaching the gospel in the city according to the passage?

Appointed elders in each church Signup and view all the answers

What message did Paul and Barnabas convey to the disciples they were strengthening in the cities?

Believers need to remain true to their faith despite facing many hardships Signup and view all the answers

What was the method used by Paul and Barnabas to commit the elders of the churches to the Lord?

Prayer and fasting Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'called-out' when describing the assembly of believers?

It highlights believers being set apart from the world Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The First Church

The church was established with about 3,000 believers added to their number in a single day (Acts 2:41)
The believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42)
The apostles performed many wonders and signs, filling everyone with awe (Acts 2:43)
The believers shared their possessions, selling property and giving to those in need (Acts 2:44-45)
They met together daily in the temple courts and broke bread in their homes, eating with glad and sincere hearts (Acts 2:46)
The Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:47)

Biblical Definition of Church

The church is a "called-out" assembly of genuine believers, not a building

Paul and the New Testament Churches

Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel, winning a large number of disciples (Acts 14:21-23)
They strengthened the disciples, encouraging them to remain true to the faith, and warned them of the hardships they would face (Acts 14:22)
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for each church, committing them to the Lord with prayer and fasting (Acts 14:23)

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Test your knowledge of the description of the first church in the Bible, based on Acts 2:40-47. Explore the teachings, practices, and experiences of the early church members.