Lesson 335: STUDIES IN ACTS PART 9

INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we traced the history of our Lord Jesus Christ from Adam to Joseph and Mary. We saw clear why He is properly, “the son of David”. Today, we wish to look at the effect of Peter’s first sermon after Pentecost on the hearer and what followed. May the Lord Jesus bless us richly as we study in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. CHRISTIANITY IS A MATTER OF THE HEART NOT OF THE INTELLECT.
It was the hearts of the hearers, not their brains, that were pricked by the sermon of Peter Acts 2:37-47. The word of God, which is a two-edged sword, cuts at the hearts of men causing pain and Godly sorrow leading to repentance and salvation. Then there will be the joy of salvation. Then there will be the joy of salvation on earth and in heaven. Heb. 4:12; II Cor. 7:14; Isa. 55:7; Eze. 18:21; Matt. 5:4; Luke 15:7; Matt. 5:14-16.

2. GENUINE CHRISTIAN HAVE CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS.
Genuine Christians are always steadfast in doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer. They normally share everything, visit one another and are happy people. Gal. 5:1; John 14:6; Eph. 4:14; John 15:18-19; Matt. 18:18-20; Acts 20:35; Pro. 11:25; Isa. 58:10; Luke 6:38; Neh. 8:10.