Acts 2 is of singular importance In Acts

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Acts 2 is of singular importance. In Acts 2, we also find a very

Acts 2 is of singular importance. In Acts 2, we also find a very positive example for our emulation (verses 41, 42). We must be aware, though, that our primary example is Jesus (Heb. 12: 2; I Pet. 2: 21, 22). Men sometimes start well, but fail to follow through (cp. Heb. 6: 4 -8).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 4: For it is impossible for those

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 4: For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5: And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6: If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7: For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 8: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned” (Heb. 6, cp. 5: 11 -14).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response “ 41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2).

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response Conclusion: Example is one source of impression. The

Acts 2: 41, 42, A Response Conclusion: Example is one source of impression. The example of these people in Acts 2 certainly is an example worthy of our duplication. It is an example of victory over sin and guilt and the enjoyment of salvation!