Rooted in Scriptures

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Rooted in Scriptures

The Message

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:16-17

The Mandate

“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20

The Mission

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

The Multiplication

“…what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
2 Timothy 2:2

The Method

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
Acts 2:42-47

Six Specific Functions of Small Groups:

• Devotion to Christ (2:42a)
• Bible Study (2:42b)
• Fellowship (2:42, 44, 45)
• Breaking of Bread (2:42d)
• Prayer (2:42e)
• Hospitality (2:42-47)

 

Six Spiritual Fruits of Small Groups:

• Large Gatherings (2:46a)
• Small Gatherings (2:46b)
• Glad Hearts (2:46c)
• Praising God (2:47a)
• Spiritual and Conversion Growth
• Favorable Reputation in Community