Key Idea: The gospel-driven life is a counter-cultural and well-lived life.

Key Idea: We can have faith and confidence in God’s changing power to change the seemingly hopeless.

Key Idea: The power of the gospel produces godly traits in us.

Key Idea: If we are to live lives that bear fruit for the glory of God, we have to abide in Christ, the true vine.

Key Idea: We make disciples of Jesus Christ knowing that He has full authority and is with us to the end. The Great Commission The Great Promise

Three threats to gospel mission: I. Threat of hypocrisy II. Threat of persecution III. Threat of distraction

Key Idea: God cares about how we worship in the church. Two portraits of the church that instruct our worship: I. Portrait 1: We worship in unity and in mission (4:32-37) II. Portrait 2: We worship by honest financial giving (5:1-11)

Five keys to persevering in evangelism: Expect persecution Cultivate a rich relationship with Christ Submit to the authority of God over all other authorities Embrace the sovereignty of God in persecution Desire faithful proclamation more than fleeting peace