A Holy Spirit Filled Church | S7 Ep. 9

Understanding the Early Church in Acts: Lessons for Today

Join Matt and Tina in this episode of the 'Step into Scripture' podcast as they walk through the 47th week of their year-long journey through the Bible using the Blue Letter Chronological Bible Reading Plan. This week, they dive into Acts 9-16, the book of James, and the book of Galatians, focusing on what these readings reveal about the early church. They discuss the shift from Peter to Paul's ministry, the role of the Holy Spirit, the structure and growth of the early church, and the various leadership roles that contributed to its health. They also address modern-day challenges and how the church today can remain true to the principles of the early church. Tune in for a detailed exploration of what it means to be a Holy Spirit-filled church.

00:00 Introduction to the Step into Scripture Podcast
00:32 Focus on the Early Church and the Apostles
01:20 The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church
02:37 Leadership in the Early Church
05:12 Paul's Unique Apostleship
05:42 Church Practices and Governance
10:02 The Spread of the Early Church
10:22 Modern Interpretations and Misconceptions
15:27 Roles within the Church
19:28 Summary of the Early Church's Growth
27:47 The True Purpose of Good Deeds
28:01 Missionary Moments and Testimonies
29:18 Celebrating God's Work
29:48 Overcoming Jealousy and Spiritual Growth
32:22 The Importance of Church Structure
36:52 Methods vs. Message in Ministry
40:11 Top Reasons People Leave Church
52:04 Reflecting on the Early Church

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