We begin a series of sermons focusing on the nature, purpose, and resources of the New Testament church.
What is the true character of the Church? What is her message? Who is her God? How does this contrast with the world's dead religion?
In the Apostle Peter's first sermon on Pentecost (Acts chapter 2), the Holy Spirit gives us a clear definitions of Christianity, of the Christian church, and the Christian message. These definitions are based on facts, not opinions or mere experience. They are rooted in an eternal Divine plan, and draw a clear distinction between Biblical Christianity and human philosophy.
What is a Christian? How does one become a Christian? What is the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation? What is the relationship of baptism to salvation?
Today people have many false impressions of Christianity - even within the visible church. What does it really mean to be a Christian? In Acts 2 we have an authoritative account. The answer is that it involves the entire person being separated unto Christ.
To truly be a Christian is to be a new creation in Christ. How does an individual manifest or exhibit that change?
What is the true nature and only basis of authentic fellowship among believers in Christ?
The answer is that the Gospel is known through doctrinal teaching, and in no other way.
Only the church, armed with Scripture, is equipped to answer postmodern immorality, worldly philosophy, liberal theology, and all other forms of error, with revealed, transcendent truth.
Does the church need a new Reformation? If so, what form must it take?