The church in Acts was building on something solid: the person and work of Jesus Christ.
In Acts 11–13, Pastor David Rose unpacks five truths that shaped the early church and still shape us today. Whether you’ve followed Christ for decades or you’re still trying to put your life together, these chapters show that the foundation God is building on is Christ, and it always has been.
Key Takeaways
- God says the word is superior to tradition. (Acts 11:1-18)
- God glorifies Himself by working in unusual ways. (Acts 11:19-30)
- God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. (Acts 12:1-25)
- God moves His church when they worship. (Acts 13:1-3)
- God works when the gospel is proclaimed. (Acts 13:4-52)
- The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. Acts 11:26b
- But the word of God spread and multiplied. Acts 12:24
- And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52