Nelsonville Assembly

This recording contains only the first section of the teaching due to an issue with the storage medium. A short summary of the rest of the teaching is provided in Week 3 at the beginning of the message.

This week introduces us to the life of Martin Luther and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

At the start of the church, in the midst of signs, wonders, healings, and the preaching of the Apostles, God reminded everyone of His Holiness above all.

Pastor Isaiah turns us to what immediately followed that self-revelation in Acts 5 and discusses the two very different responses that happen to God when He is properly understood and proclaimed by His people.

In Acts 5:1-11, the early church was reminded of the central attribute of who God is: He is Holy. This complete perfection in all His attributes means that God has perfect love, mercy, and kindness at the same time as being perfect in wrath, judgement, and righteousness.

Pastor Isaiah shows us how the holiness of God was put on display in a powerful way in the early church and calls us to come to Christ so we can be made right with the Holy God in Him alone.

The Reformation is one of the most significant moments not just in church history, but also in world history. The Five Solas represent the core issues that split the Protestant church from the Roman Catholic church and stand today as the dividing lines between biblical Christianity and Catholicism.

Pastor Isaiah begins a new series in this lesson focused on explaining the history of the Reformation, the doctrines that divide us, and the ways which Protestants can better share the Gospel.

The early church in the Book of Acts provides several insightful examples of how the people of God look as they are radically transformed by God. The unity around the Gospel message, the shared commitment to proclaiming that message, and the unity in their experience of grace all led to relational transformation.

Pastor Isaiah unpacks these four things from Acts 4:32-37 before we take the Lord's Supper together and celebrate our unity with one another here and with Christ ultimately.

In Week 3 of this series, we apply the basic principles of good Bible study to better understand what Philippians 4:13 is saying.

Pastor Isaiah walks through demonstrating how we can (1) Read Well, (2) Ask Questions (3) Note Details, (4) Use Resources, (5) Summarize, and (6) Respond as we study the Bible better.

As we continue in the Book of Acts, we find the power of God on display in healing and in the effective preaching of Peter, but the opposition of the religious leaders presents the disciples with a choice. From verses 1-22, Pastor Isaiah encourages us to understand well what was at sake and how the example of Peter and John is a model for us to be faithful disciples like them... people who refuse to stop talking about Jesus and His Gospel.

In Acts 3, Jesus works in a powerful way through Peter and John to bring a physical healing and give His disciples a chance to preach and proclaim the message they have been given. Pastor Isaiah takes us through the healing, the sermon, and the response to this encounter and challenges all Christians to live as faithful and worthy witnesses of Jesus, to give ourselves to the mission Christ has given to us!

In Week 2, Pastor Isaiah outlines the basic elements of good Bible study methods. We talk about how to (1) Read Well, (2) Ask Questions, (3) Note Details, (4) Use Resources, (5) Summarize, and (6) Respond to the Bible. This lesson discusses each step, gives practical resource recommendations, and explanations for these elements.

As Pastor Isaiah wraps up Acts chapter 2, we look at the marks of the early believers: dedication to the Apostle's Teaching, gathering for Fellowship, sharing the Lord's Supper, and regular Prayer. Personally, grateful hearts and lives marked by growing concern and investment in other believers were the hallmarks of being a Christian.

At the close of service, we celebrate 3 Christians who have decided to join our church as covenant members of our fellowship.