White River Christian Church

“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” Acts 2:42

An apostle is one who witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection, was entrusted with establishing His church, and was commissioned by Jesus to proclaim the gospel.

Apostles’ Teaching:
1. God endorsed Jesus. (v. 22)

“But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him.” Acts 2:23

Apostles’ Teaching:
1. God endorsed Jesus. (v. 22)
2. God raised Jesus. (v. 24)

“For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your Holy One to rot in the grave.” Acts 2:27 (quoting Psalm 16:10)

God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this.”
Acts 2:32

Apostles’ Teaching:
1. God endorsed Jesus. (v. 22)
2. God raised Jesus. (v. 24)
3. God exalted Jesus. (v.33)

“The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.’” Acts 2:34-35 (quoting Psalm 110:1)

Apostles’ Teaching:
1. God endorsed Jesus. (v. 22)
2. God raised Jesus. (v. 24)
3. God exalted Jesus. (v.33)
4. God declared Jesus Lord and Messiah (v. 36)

“So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” Acts 2:36

The apostles’ teaching is…
1. …your trusted source of truth.

“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him. For I am the least of all the apostles. In fact, I’m not even worthy to be called an apostle after the way I persecuted God’s church.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-9

The apostles’ teaching is…
1. …your trusted source of truth.
2. …your guide for living out faith.

“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13

The apostles’ teaching is…
1. …your trusted source of truth.
2. …your guide for living out faith.
3. …your foundation for a unified community.

Your spiritual growth starts with a devotion to God’s truth

What does devotion to God’s Word look like in your life right now?