A CHARTER FOR CHURCH (Acts 11:19-30)

1. SPEAK OUT! (v19-20)

a) ALL need to hear so ALL need to speak

b) Use natural connections

c) Use appropriate concepts

 

2. STAND OUT! (v21-26)

a) God’s blessing makes the disciples bold

b) God’s kingdom is being built

c) God’s grace is on display

d) God’s church is characterised by goodness, faithfulness,

steadfastness – filled with the Holy Spirit

e) God’s servants are humble, growing and learning

f) God’s people are Christ – centred, focused and dominated

 

3. SHELL OUT! (v27-30)

a) Active in works

b) Responding to needs

c) Generous in heart