4 necessaries

Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Four example traits of the early Christian church members are the same you and I would do well in practicing today.  The 2000 year spread doesn’t affect the value of these 4 activities.  One: learning, understanding, studying God’s Word; Two; hanging out with fellow believers.  In other words–having a Christian support and fellowship, conversation group;  Three: celebrating communion and having get togethers (meals-parties) with fellow believers;  Four: praying, talking with God- which is a natural as He is the One who loves you far beyond our understanding.  Enjoy your Christian life! 

Repent, be baptized, a promise

Acts 4:38-39a “Peter replied, ‘Repent, and be baptized, every one of you.  In the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.  And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children…” God’s demands, His promises and His love never change.  That statement is difficult for you and me to understand because our lives are constantly experiencing change.  The God  Adam, Abraham, David, Matthew, your Christian grandparents and you and I worship is the same.  His truths never change.  His promises are true and everlasting.  A glorious eternity is waiting.  What a wonderful God we cherish.

Our calling

Acts 2:21 “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” These words were quoted by a New Testament prophet of an Old Testament prophet.  You and I can quote these same words as the truth remains the same.  There is no other way to spend life eternally in Heaven.  This truth has been since the fall in the Garden of Eden and will never change.  Know this truth.  Believe this truth.  Live this truth.  Tell others this truth.

Can’t fool God

Acts 1:26a “Then they prayed, ‘Lord, you know everyone’s heart…” You don’t know my heart and I don’t know your heart.  Words and actions can be very deceiving.  BUT with God nothing is hidden.  He knows your heart felt motives.  Your and my heart felt motives are what He sees and what only He can and does judge us by.  If anything you or I do is for show, it is detrimental to a healthy heart.  You and I have to ask the question—how is my heart?  The answer is of ultra importance.  

Truth is fulfilled

Acts 1:15a “In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about one hundred and twenty) and said, ‘Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled…” Jesus, our Advocate, was promised and that promise happened.  Judas, as Jesus’ betrayer, was foretold by David and that promise was fulfilled.  Jesus rising from the dead was promised and again, that promise was fulfilled.  Our God will again come to earth and bring all believers to Himself in Heaven.  God’s promises are always fulfilled.  Believe and spread the Word–that is the duty of man/woman.  Have a great weekend.