People who save what is dead



Acts 2:9-11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" (11)



♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #502 Heralds of Light, Be Swift (#259 in previous version)




 The members of the Early Church received strength from God first and foremost. We must receive strength because the world isn’t a place to take lightly. We need God’s power. Do we confess that we need God’s power? If we are, God will open up a way for us to receive it. Great power will be revealed in our lives if we decide upon a time and prayer. We must understand a couple of things if we wish to become people who save dying people.




1. We must understand religion
 The Early Church properly understood the Early Church. However, the Jewish people did not. The Jewish people thought that God had given the Bible to them alone, and that they alone were the chosen people. They thought the Messiah was coming back to save Israel alone. They misunderstood these important blessings in this way. People don’t understand religion properly. Religion is centered on people doing something, and the belief that people must do something. People cannot do anything because they’ve been stuck in the control of Satan since the event of Genesis 3. Religion and the Gospel are different.



2. We must understand the Gospel
 The Early Church understood the Gospel. That’s why miracles and works had no choice but to take place. To say that they understood the Gospel means that they knew what people needed. People’s fundamental state is akin to being stuck in quicksand. People who struggle in quicksand get more mired in it the more they struggle. Our actions or religions or philosophies are no use in this type of situation; someone has to save us. The work of the Holy Spirit, which God promised to us, has no choice but to arise when we know this urgent need and pray with it. The Holy Spirit worked upon the Early Church, which understood the Gospel.



3. We must understand evangelism
 The Early Church properly understood evangelism. By understanding evangelism, they understood the lives of people. Other religions are increasing in number but the church is getting smaller. Understanding evangelism is understanding our lives on a fundamental level; it is understanding the most important things of God. Works will take place from this point on. 3000 disciples arose in the midst of persecution for the Early Church, which understood evangelism. They didn’t just simply arise; these disciples arose in accordance with the Word. This influence carried over to the field. Dying people and fields can be saved in this way.




● Forum Topic - How must do I understand of the Gospel and evangelism? Pray about the dying people around you and make an evangelism plan.



Business and Industry Missions Message / 2009.06.13