MARKS OF A TRUE CHURCH (2)

The early church as described in Acts 2:42-47 was a true church for the following reasons:           

1.  It was a learning church.  The people persisted in listening as the apostles taught.  

2.  It was a church of fellowship, with a great quality of togetherness.  The members really cared for one another.  

3.  It was a praying church.  The members spoke to God before they attempted to speak to other people.            

4.  It was a reverent church.  The church’s sense of respect and reverence for the Lord caused a climate of awe  in the community.              

5.  It was a church where things happened.  The people expected great things from God as they attempted great things for God.             

6.  It was a worshiping church.  Both in the temple and from house to house the members taught about God and the good news of Jesus Christ.              

7.  It was a happy church.  Gladness abounded.  The members rejoiced in the Lord and His goodness.            

8.  It was a growing church.  Because the early church had the marks of a true church, the Lord blessed it by adding to the membership each day other people who were being saved.

                                 Church Bulletin Bits #3

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