THE WORK OF THE CHURCH TODAY

Acts 2:41-47

Truth: The church is to assist in making disciples. The church is to baptize new disciples. The church is to Disciple new disciples. Are you doing the work of the church?

I. THE CHURCH IS TO ASSIST IN MAKING DISCIPLES

1. Our number one job is to share the Gospel. Acts 2:41, Acts 2:4,14, Matt 28:19
2. Every member should be able to tell others how to be saved. Acts 2:41, Acts 16:30-31; 1 Peter 3:15
3. When the church shares the Gospel souls will be saved. Acts 2:47, Acts 11:19-24

II. THE CHURCH IS TO BAPTIZE NEW DISCIPLES

1. Jesus commanded the church to baptize new disciples. Matt 28:19. Three things we must have for Biblical baptism!
2. 3000 new disciples where baptize at Pentecost. Acts 2:41
3. Baptism is the first act of obedience after a person tells of being saved. Acts 2:38

III. THE CHURCH IS TO DISCIPLE NEW DISCIPLES

1. Teach them the Word and show them how to live it. Acts 2:42, 44, Matt 28:20, Gal 5:16,22-23, Col 3:16-17
2. Teach them to pray and fellowship. Acts 2:42, Matt 6:9-13, Heb 10:25, Eph 4:3
3. Teach them to love one another in word and action. Acts 2:44-46, John 13:35

ARE YOU DOING THE WORK OF THE CHURCH?