So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Salvation
1. Experience of Salvation
-Salvation is an experience that happens in time and space.
A life changing, soul changing experience.
a. Intellectually
Proper Christology
-More than an ordinary man
-Miracles, wonders
-Deity of Christ
b. Emotionally
Pressing Conviction
-They see their own sinfulness toward a Holy God
c. Volitionally
Profound Conversion
- The "continual repenter"
2.Expression of Salvation
Public confession
The public invitation in churches today is a rather new idea
-about 300 years old
Public Baptism
a.Personal testimony
b.Prophetic statement
3. Evidences of Salvation
-Steadfast convictions
-Simple compassion
-Spectacularly charismatic
Live in Joy of spiritual overflow!!
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