* April through June of 2022 we considered "The Marks of a Healthy Church."  Stemming from that series, we studied the book of Ephesians and then began this current study of the book of Acts.  In that series, we consider what I refer to as: The Armada of the Church - the four "ships" of the church: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship, and Stewardship.
* As the church was established and the message of the gospel began to spread, these four areas have been continually seen in the interactions of the church.
* Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen the conversion of Saul of Tarsus - who was formerly the persecutor of the church - and the conversion of Cornelius the Centurion.  God was beginning His work of sending the Gospel to the end of the earth.
* Today, we see that message spread to Antioch - where this fledgling church highlights the marks of a vibrant church.
* This message was presented on February 12, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

* April through June of 2022 we considered "The Marks of a Healthy Church." Stemming from that series, we studied the book of Ephesians and then began this current study of the book of Acts. In that series, we consider what I refer to as: The Armada of the Church - the four "ships" of the church: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship, and Stewardship. * As the church was established and the message of the gospel began to spread, these four areas have been continually seen in the interactions of the church. * Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen the conversion of Saul of Tarsus - who was formerly the persecutor of the church - and the conversion of Cornelius the Centurion. God was beginning His work of sending the Gospel to the end of the earth. * Today, we see that message spread to Antioch - where this fledgling church highlights the marks of a vibrant church. * This message was presented on February 12, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

18 Marks of a Vibrant Church (Acts 11:19-30)

* Before He ascended, Jesus commanded His disciples to remain in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them with power.  Jesus also promised them that when the Holy Spirit came upon them that they would become His witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea, in Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
* Over the past month, we have seen how the Good News (gospel) of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus for the payment of sins ... had spread into Samaria.  We saw then, and revisited last week, how it was Peter who was chosen to "confirm" that the message was truly believed by the Samaritans.
* The message was then believed on by Saul of Tarsus who was told that he would be the Apostle to the Gentiles - taking the message to the ends of the earth!
* However, again, as we saw last week, it is Peter - the Apostle to the Jews - whom God would use to begin that process.
* Today, we continue to see how Christ is going to expand His ministry through Peter - from Judea to Samaria to the Gentiles!  Thus, laying the foundation for the work that Saul, who becomes Paul, will continue.
* This message was presented on February 5, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

* Before He ascended, Jesus commanded His disciples to remain in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them with power. Jesus also promised them that when the Holy Spirit came upon them that they would become His witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea, in Samaria, and to the end of the earth. * Over the past month, we have seen how the Good News (gospel) of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus for the payment of sins ... had spread into Samaria. We saw then, and revisited last week, how it was Peter who was chosen to "confirm" that the message was truly believed by the Samaritans. * The message was then believed on by Saul of Tarsus who was told that he would be the Apostle to the Gentiles - taking the message to the ends of the earth! * However, again, as we saw last week, it is Peter - the Apostle to the Jews - whom God would use to begin that process. * Today, we continue to see how Christ is going to expand His ministry through Peter - from Judea to Samaria to the Gentiles! Thus, laying the foundation for the work that Saul, who becomes Paul, will continue. * This message was presented on February 5, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

17 To the Gentiles (Acts 10:1-11:18)

* 1 Corinthians 12:12 states, "For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ."
* In the beginning of our series, the focus of the book of Acts was upon the church as an entity - as a body.  Over the past four weeks we have focused upon how God works through individual members - as we considered the martyrdom of Stephen, the ministry of Philip and the conversion of Saul.  Over the next couple of weeks, we will be looking at God's continued working through Peter.
* Jesus had already declared that Peter would be a pillar that He would use to establish the church.   Matthew 16:15-19 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to 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 also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
* We have seen that God used Peter at Pentecost to proclaim His message to the Jews who were gathered in Jerusalem.  As well, it was Peter - along with John - who continued to the proclaim the message to the crowds and the Sanhedrin when presented the opportunities.  It was Peter - along with John again - who went to Samaria to confirm that the Samaritans had received the gospel.  And, it was Peter, to whom God gave special knowledge regarding the giving of Ananias and Sapphira ... and the authority and power to take away their lives by his word.
* Now we see how Christ is going to expand His ministry through Peter - from Judea to Samaria to the Gentiles!
* This message was presented on January 29, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

* 1 Corinthians 12:12 states, "For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ." * In the beginning of our series, the focus of the book of Acts was upon the church as an entity - as a body. Over the past four weeks we have focused upon how God works through individual members - as we considered the martyrdom of Stephen, the ministry of Philip and the conversion of Saul. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be looking at God's continued working through Peter. * Jesus had already declared that Peter would be a pillar that He would use to establish the church. Matthew 16:15-19 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to 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 also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." * We have seen that God used Peter at Pentecost to proclaim His message to the Jews who were gathered in Jerusalem. As well, it was Peter - along with John - who continued to the proclaim the message to the crowds and the Sanhedrin when presented the opportunities. It was Peter - along with John again - who went to Samaria to confirm that the Samaritans had received the gospel. And, it was Peter, to whom God gave special knowledge regarding the giving of Ananias and Sapphira ... and the authority and power to take away their lives by his word. * Now we see how Christ is going to expand His ministry through Peter - from Judea to Samaria to the Gentiles! * This message was presented on January 29, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

16 Greater Works Than These (Acts 9:32-43)

* Today is the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.  We rejoice in God for His gift of physical life.  However, the greater gift is eternal life.  God desires for us to have fellowship with Him for all of eternity.  That is why Jesus came to the earth to pay the penalty for our sin!
* Today, we see that great gift of life - eternal life - being extended to Saul of Tarsus - the persecutor of the church!
* This NEW LIFE comes with a transformation ... we become "a new man."  We are told in Scripture that our "old man" (evidenced by the works of the flesh) is put off and we are given a new nature (evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit).  cf. Romans 6:5-6,20-23;  2 Corinthians 5:17;  Galatians 5:16-25;  Ephesians 4:17-24.  
* This transformational work of God is evidenced in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus
* This message was presented on January 22, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

* Today is the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. We rejoice in God for His gift of physical life. However, the greater gift is eternal life. God desires for us to have fellowship with Him for all of eternity. That is why Jesus came to the earth to pay the penalty for our sin! * Today, we see that great gift of life - eternal life - being extended to Saul of Tarsus - the persecutor of the church! * This NEW LIFE comes with a transformation ... we become "a new man." We are told in Scripture that our "old man" (evidenced by the works of the flesh) is put off and we are given a new nature (evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit). cf. Romans 6:5-6,20-23; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:16-25; Ephesians 4:17-24. * This transformational work of God is evidenced in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus * This message was presented on January 22, 2023 by Bob Corbin.

15 The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-31)

* Two weeks ago, as we began our study of the book of Acts, we saw how Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until power came upon them from the Holy Spirit.  What would they do "in the mean time?"
* Last week, Luke shared with us the foundational truth of the church - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  He continues by revealing the priority of prayer in the early church.  As the church waits, they pray and seek the will of God for their assembly.
* As we consider this passage, ask yourself ... how would others describe the priorities and principal activities of Family Bible Church?  Are we following a Biblical practice?
* This message was presented on October 16, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

* Two weeks ago, as we began our study of the book of Acts, we saw how Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until power came upon them from the Holy Spirit. What would they do "in the mean time?" * Last week, Luke shared with us the foundational truth of the church - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He continues by revealing the priority of prayer in the early church. As the church waits, they pray and seek the will of God for their assembly. * As we consider this passage, ask yourself ... how would others describe the priorities and principal activities of Family Bible Church? Are we following a Biblical practice? * This message was presented on October 16, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

02 Looking to the Lord (Acts 1:12-26)

* As we studied Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we saw how he declared that God had given him special revelation to fully unveil the mystery which was hidden in God "from the beginning of the ages." (Eph 3:9)   That mystery was the church - the uniting together of Jewish and Gentile worshipers of the one true Creator God through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ!
* Today we begin a year-long study of this important record of the unveiling of that mystery!
* God penned this book via Luke.  We know that based off two primary pieces of evidence: first, this account is written to "Theophilus" as was the gospel accredited to Luke;  secondly, there is a transition within the account when the author of the account joins Paul entourage (cf. Acts 16:10 [4-12]).
* We begin today with the transition from the Mystery of Christ to the Mystery of the Church.
* This message was presented on October 2, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

* As we studied Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we saw how he declared that God had given him special revelation to fully unveil the mystery which was hidden in God "from the beginning of the ages." (Eph 3:9) That mystery was the church - the uniting together of Jewish and Gentile worshipers of the one true Creator God through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ! * Today we begin a year-long study of this important record of the unveiling of that mystery! * God penned this book via Luke. We know that based off two primary pieces of evidence: first, this account is written to "Theophilus" as was the gospel accredited to Luke; secondly, there is a transition within the account when the author of the account joins Paul entourage (cf. Acts 16:10 [4-12]). * We begin today with the transition from the Mystery of Christ to the Mystery of the Church. * This message was presented on October 2, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

01 The Beginning of the Unveiling (Acts 1:1-11)

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he declared that he had been given the revelation of the mystery of God which was the uniting together of Jews and Gentiles through the redemptive work of Christ. The book of Acts is the Unveiling of that Mystery. This series of messages is an exegetical study of the book of Acts. This series of messages were presented at Family Bible Church located in Martinez, Georgia in 2022 and 2023.

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