ACCEPTED BY GOD - book of Acts - Lesson #28Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: November 07, 2015
Main Idea: God accepts all who believe and makes them all Key Verse: "'Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?'" Acts 10:47 Bible Reading: 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. Outline: I. Who God Accepts (44) A. Sinners (43) B. Who believe in Jesus (43) C. Acceptance confirmed by the indwelling Spirit (44) II. How God Accepts (45-46a) A. God=s acceptance can amaze believers (45) B. God=s acceptance is the same for all (46) III. When God Accepts (46b-48) A. All are members of Christ=s body (46b-47) B. Older believers teach newer believers (48) |