As the disciples take the Gospel to ends of the earth, what was the content of their message?

In Acts chapter 3, healing opens the door to share the Gospel and the disciples are ready. Get your Bible and let us explore!

Scriptural References: Matthew 24:14, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:36, Acts 3:1-26, Acts 4:1-4

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Jesus asked the Apostles to wait for the outpouring and the infilling of the Holy Spirit before going forth to bear witness of Him. Now that they have been empowered with the Holy Spirit, it is time to go out and share the good news.

Of all the miracles, parables and experiences that they had with Jesus, what did they share? What was their message? Get your Bible and let us explore!

Scriptural References: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-41, Matthew 3:11

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We have heard the witness of the Father and the Holy Spirit concerning Jesus, the Son of God. We have also examined what disciples had to say about Jesus Christ, both before and after His resurrection. Now it is time to turn our attention to what Jesus Christ of Nazareth had to say about Himself.

Grab your Bible and let us explore!

Scriptural references: Romans 1:16, Matthew 16:13-20, John 20:30-31, John 8:56-58, John 11:25-26, John 14:5-6, Acts 1:1-8

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THE TESTIMONY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary: Messengers and Prophets spoke forth, eyewitnesses testified. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all take the time to add their weight to the same testimony that saves. Are you ready to put your faith in this testimony? Get your Bible and let's explore!

Scriptural references: Acts 5:30-32, 1 Peter 1:10-11, Acts 2:22, Romans 4:22-25, Romans 10:9, John 15:26-27, Acts 1:8, Hebrews 2:1-4

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EYEWITNESSES OF THE RESURRECTED CHRIST

Summary: Many testify that Jesus is the Messiah and the only Way to be restored to the Father of glory. They want us to believe their testimony of the Lordship of Jesus, including those who only encountered the Christ after His resurrection. Is their testimony credible? Get your Bible and let's explore!

Scriptural references: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Acts 9:1-17, John 20:24-31, Deuteronomy 19:15

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EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY (GROUP I)

Summary: Accepting the Christ or the Messiah as Lord and Savior is THE WAY to escape unrighteousness and the wrath of God. Among other things, we rely on the testimony of eyewitnesses to conclude that Jesus is the Christ. Is their testimony credible? Get your Bible and let's explore!

Scriptural references: Acts 1:15-22, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 1 John 1:1-4, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:5-20

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CASE STUDY_NICODEMUS

Summary: What has righteousness got to do with being born again? Why must one be born again in order to access the kingdom of God? How can Nicodemus go back into his mother's womb and be born again? Get your Bible and let's explore!

Scriptural references: John 3:1-8, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 12:28, Romans 14:17, Luke 16:19-26

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THE SACRIFICE FOR SIN

Summary: Jesus the Christ is THE WAY of escape - escaping the wrath of God by becoming the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Do you know why the sacrifice of Christ is the only sacrifice that could solve the sin problem? Get your Bible and let's explore!

Scriptural references: Romans 4:22-25, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 10:1-14, Romans 6:10-11

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THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS

Summary: The Gospel is the power of God that makes the way of escape and Christ is THE WAY of escape - escaping the wrath of God by becoming the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. How does the Cross of Christ fit into the narrative? Get your Bible and let's go!

Scriptural references: Romans 1:1-3, Romans 1:16, Romans 4:20-23-25, Romans 10:9-10

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CHRIST, THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL

Summary: The message and content of the Gospel is Christ Jesus. He is therefore the power of God and the way of escaping unrighteousness, ungodliness and the wrath of God. He is the way! Get your Bible and let's go!

Scriptural references: Romans 1:1-4, Romans 8:1-4, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

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