In this sermon we go through the first 6 chapters of Acts discovering 3 doctrines that characterize revival.
1) Regeneration - The Gracious Gift of the Holy Spirit
a) Acts 1:4,5,8 - The Promise of the Father (1:4) and the Promise of John the Baptist (1:5) and the Promise of the Son (1:8)
b) Acts 2:2-4 - The Promise kept - The disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit
c) Acts 2:17-18, 4:31-32, 5:32- The Promise Spread - The converts were filled with the Holy Spirit
2) Ruin - The Gruesome heart of man
a) Acts 2:23,36, 4:10,26-27, 5:30 - They Murdered the Innocent - They killed the King of Glory
b) Acts 3:14-15 -They Exonerated a Murderer - They Desired a Murderer
c) Acts 4:26-27 - All of Humanity is Guilty - Of having this Murderous Heart
3) Resurrection - The Glory of the Risen Christ in his Exaltation
a) Acts 2:24-25,31-32, 5:30-31 - Jesus Christ Exalted in Heaven - The Lordship of Jesus Christ Displayed in His Resurrection
b) Acts 1:8, 4:2,31-33, 5:42 - Jesus Christ Exalted on Earth - They Preached the Risen Christ
c) Acts 3:26, 4:10, 5:32 - Jesus Christ Exalted Through Sanctifying His People - They had Power Through the Resurrection of Christ |
