The Marks of an Effective Church — Part Two
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The Marks of an Effective Church — Part Two

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The church is more than a club or organization; its priorities and activities must be modeled after the pattern of Scripture. Alistair Begg considers the practices of the early church that are recorded in the second chapter of Acts, explaining that effective ministry is always undergirded by prayer. As the Word of God takes root in the hearts of His people, we should show genuine care for one another, worship together with awe and reverence, and engage in continuous evangelism.


The Fellowship of the Believers

42And athey devoted themselves to the apostles' bteaching and the cfellowship, to dthe breaking of bread and the prayers. 43And awe4 came upon every soul, and emany wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44And all who believed were together and fhad all things in common. 45And fthey were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46And day by day, gattending the temple htogether and ibreaking bread in their homes, they received their food jwith glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and khaving favor with all the people. And the Lord ladded to their number mday by day those who nwere being saved.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.