Lesson 5 — A New Faith Community
What did the first community of believers look like after Jesus’ resurrection? The book of Acts describes believers who were baptized, learned together, prayed, shared meals, and supported one another. This lesson explores the beginnings of that community and the continuity of God’s purpose throughout the biblical story.
Lesson Overview
The early believers formed a community centred on Jesus and the teachings of Scripture. Their shared worship, fellowship, and daily lives reflected their faith. The lesson also considers how this community relates to God’s earlier promises and why salvation is not something people can earn through good deeds, but is received through God’s grace.
What You Will Learn
- How the early believers formed a new faith community.
- What Acts 2 teaches about worship, fellowship, prayer, and sharing.
- How the early Christian community relates to God's purposes in the earlier Scriptures.
- Why good deeds cannot earn eternal life.
- Why humanity needs a Savior and depends on God's grace.
Bible Passages to Study
Acts 2:41–47; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23; Genesis 3:15.
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