Back to Basics—Simplifying the Christian Life Acts 2:42-47 Committed to the Local Church: Is it really that important? FN= belonging to a family, God’s family—being a part of something that is way bigger than yourself. Intro: are you flirting with the church? Are you dating Coastal? Are you engaged to Coastal? Have you married Coastal? Are you a Committed part of the local body called Coastal Church? We have defined commitment to Coastal as membership. Every Christian should devote themselves to the 4 Pillars of the local church in order to experience real community- Pillars:

1. Relationship: Devote yourself to the relationships of the the local church—bride of Christ (Ephesians 5: 29-32)—body of Christ (1 Cor. 12: 27; Rom 12:5

Joining with the local church communicates you are joined to Christ. 4 relational activities the church must do: (Teaching of the Word—fellowship—breaking bread—prayers) —Relationship of the Word—Sunday morning teaching of the Word and Small Group growing in the Word. —Relationship of Fellowship— A group of people meeting to pursue a shared interest or aim. (Small

groups, growing) —Relationship of Breaking bread—communion (spiritual) and hospitality (community) 1 Cor. 11:25 —Relationship of Prayer (Is. 56:7; Mt. 21:13)

2. Generosity: Devote yourself to share with Christians in the local church—have all things in common to meet other Christians needs

ill: share—concept 3 year old can understand—subway Sam—here’s some bread, I already ate today. Tithes and offerings provide Benevolence to Church members—rent, medical bills, food, clothing, school supplies, Christmas gifts, vehicles, help small businesses, home repair, child care, etc. 5% Biblical counseling—-15-20% Small group care—5% Missions—15% —-30% directly back to our members

—-15% missions Back to community —-

3. Unity: Devote yourself to the unity of the local church—Jn 13:34-35 We are devoted to unity through love and Truth Not perfection—Not Lies.

4. Christ: Devote yourself to Christ (Mat 6:33) Christ is building his church, you, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. (Mt. 16:18) Conclusion: Needs—physical, emotional, spiritual, mental. We all have them—let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ and meet these needs.

Biblical Study Aids (Commentaries)

John Gill’s Commentary

Verse 42 –

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine,.... And which is the same with the

doctrine of Christ, of which he is the author, preacher, and subject; the substance of which is

peace, pardon, righteousness, and salvation by him: this the apostles received from Christ, and

constantly taught in their ministry; for which reason, it is called theirs; and this these young

converts had embraced gladly; and were not only believers of it, but persevering believers; they

were constant hearers of it; they continually attended on the ministry of the apostles, and held

fast the form of sound words they had received from them; and stood fast in the faith of the

Gospel, notwithstanding all the reproach cast upon it, and the afflictions they endured for it:

and fellowship; with the apostles and other saints, in spiritual conversation with them, in private,

and in communion with them at the Lord's table in public: and so the Vulgate Latin reads this

clause, in connection with the next, thus, "in the communication of breaking of bread"; to which

agrees the Syriac version, and "they communicated in prayer, and in breaking of the eucharist";

though it seems better to understand this of a distinct branch of fellowship, or communication,

and may rather intend liberality and beneficence, in which sense it is used, Romans 15:26 and so

expresses their constant contributions towards the support of the apostles, as ministers of the

word and of the poor members of the church; a duty which, in both its branches, is incumbent on

those who have it in their power to perform, and which these first Christians were remarkable

for:

and in breaking of bread; or "of the eucharist": as the Syriac version renders it, which was an

usual name with the ancients for the Lord's supper; and which seems to be intended here, and not

eating common bread, or a common meal; seeing it is here mentioned with religious exercises:

and though the Jews used to begin their meals with breaking of bread, yet the whole repast, or

meal, is never by them called by that name; and for what reason these saints should be

commended for keeping their common meals, cannot be said, unless to show their sociableness,

agreement, and brotherly love in eating together; and which is not hinted at here, but in Acts

2:46 where it is mentioned as something distinct from this: it seems rather therefore to design,

that they were constant at the Lord's table, kept their places there, and duly attended whenever

the ordinance was administered:

and in prayers: not only in their closets, and in their families, but in the church; in the public

prayers of the church, they observed all opportunities of this kind, and gladly embraced them.

Verse 43

Upon every inhabitant of Jerusalem, at least upon a great many of them; and upon all, or the

greater part of them that saw, and heard these things; that heard the apostles speak with divers

tongues, and Peter preach in the awful manner he did, and saw so many thousands at once

embrace the Gospel of Christ, and profess his name, when it now, by reason of his crucifixion

but a few weeks ago, lay under the greatest reproach and scandal; and such a number baptized in

water; and also because of the miracles done by the apostles, after mentioned. The Ethiopic

version is very odd, "and all animals feared the apostles": as if the very brute creatures stood in

awe of them:

and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles: the Vulgate Latin, and Syriac versions

add, "in Jerusalem"; such as casting out devils, healing the sick, causing the lame to walk, &c.

which were promised by Christ should be done by them; and which were necessary for the

confirmation of the Gospel, and of the apostles' mission to preach it. The Vulgate Latin version

adds another clause, much like the first part of the text, "and great fear was upon all": and the

Alexandrian copy, and some others, read, "in Jerusalem, there was great fear upon all."

Verse 44

And all that believed were together,.... Not in one place, for no one house could hold them all,

their number was now so large; but they "agreed together", as the Arabic version renders it: all

these believers were of one mind and judgment, as to doctrines, they agreed in their sentiments

and principles of religion; and they were of one heart and soul, were cordially affected to each

other, and mutually were assisting to one another in temporals, as well as in spirituals:

and had all things common: that is, their worldly goods, their possessions and estates; no man

called anything peculiarly his own; and whatever he had, his brother was welcome to, and might

as freely take, and use it, as if it was his own.

Verse 45

And sold their possessions and goods..... Their houses and lands, their fields and vineyards, their

goods, moveable or immoveable: and parted them to all men; that were of their society, not to

others: as every man had need: the rich sold their estates, and divided them among the poor, or

gave them such a portion thereof as their present exigencies required. This was done by Jews,

and by Jews only; who, when they embraced the Gospel of Christ, were informed that the

destruction of their city, and nation, was at hand; and therefore they sold their estates before

hand, and put them to this use; which was necessary to be done, both for the support of the

Gospel in Judea, and for the carrying and spreading of it among the Gentiles: but is not to be

drawn into a precedent, or an example in after times; nor is ever any such thing proposed to the

Christian churches, or exhorted to by any of the apostles.

Verse 46

And they continued daily with one accord in the temple,.... Every day they went up to the temple,

at the time of prayer, or whenever any religious service was to be performed; this was their

constant practice, and in this they agreed:

and breaking bread from house to house; either administering the Lord's supper in private

houses, as the Jews kept their passover, sometimes administering it at one house, and sometimes

at another; or because their number was so large, that one house could not hold them, they

divided themselves into lesser bodies; and some met, and had the ordinance administered to them

in one house, and some in another: or this may be understood of their common meals, which they

ate together at one another's houses in great love and friendship; for

they did eat their meat with gladness; with great thankfulness to the God of their mercies for

their daily food, acknowledging that all came from him, and that they were undeserving of it, and

with much cheerfulness and affability one among another, without murmuring and repining at

their lot, or envying each other, or grudging what each other partook of:

and singleness of heart; without deceit and hypocrisy; either in their thanksgivings to God, or in

their welcome and entertainment of each other; and with great sincerity, openness, and frankness

before God, and one another. The Syriac version joins this clause with the beginning of the next

verse, "with singleness of heart, praising God".

Verse 47

Praising God,.... Not only for their temporal mercies and enjoyments of life, which they partook

of in so delightful and comfortable a manner; but for their spiritual mercies, that the Lord had

been pleased to call them by his grace, and reveal Christ to them, and pardon them who had been

such vile sinners, give them a name, and a place in his house, and favour them with the

ordinances of it, and such agreeable and delightful company as the saints were, they had

fellowship with:

having favour with all the people; they not only behaved with such true and sincere love towards

one another in their church state, but with so much wisdom, courteousness, and affability

towards them that were without, and walked so becoming the profession they made, that they

gained the good will of the generality of the people:

and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved: partly by the conversation of

these young converts, and chiefly by the ministry of the word, many souls were won and gained

to Christ, were wrought upon, and converted, whose hearts the Lord inclined to give up

themselves to the church, and walk with them in all the ordinances and commandments of the

Lord; and these were such whom God had chosen to salvation by Jesus Christ, and whom he had

redeemed by his precious blood, and who were now regenerated and sanctified by the Spirit of

God, and so should certainly be saved; which is not always the case of persons added to

churches, many of whom have not the root of the matter in them, and so fall away; but is of those

who are added by the Lord, for there is a difference between being added by the Lord, and being

added by men.

Albert Barns – Commentary

Verse 42

And they continued stedfastly - They persevered in, or they adhered to. This is the inspired

record of the result. That any of these apostatized is nowhere recorded, and is not to be

presumed. Though they had been suddenly converted; though they were suddenly admitted to the

church; though they were exposed to much persecution and contempt, and to many trials, yet the

record is that they adhered to the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion. The word

rendered “continued stedfastly” - προσκαρτερουντες proskarterountes- means “attending one,

remaining by his side, not leaving or forsaking him.”

The apostles‘ doctrine - This does not mean that they held or believed the doctrines of the

apostles, though that was true; but it means that they adhered to, or attended on, their teaching or

instruction. The word doctrine has now a technical sense, and means a collection and

arrangement of abstract views supposed to be contained in the Bible. In the Scriptures the word

means simply “teaching”; and the expression here denotes that they continued to attend on their

instructions. One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of

religion, and a willingness to attend on the preaching of the gospel.

And fellowship - The word rendered “fellowship,” κοινωνια koinoniais often rendered

“communion.” It properly denotes “having things in common, or participation, society,

friendship.” It may apply to anything which may be possessed in common, or in which all may

partake. Thus, all Christians have the same hope of heaven; the same joys; the same hatred of

sin; the same enemies to contend with. Thus, they have the same subjects of conversation, of

feeling, and of prayer; or they have communion in these things. And thus the early Christians had

their property in common. The word here may apply to either or to all of these things to their

conversation, their prayers, their dangers, or their property; and means that they were united to

the apostles, and participated with them in whatever befell them. It may be added that the effect

of a revival of religion is to unite Christians more and more, and to bring those who were before

separated to union and love. Christians feel that they are a band of brethren, and that, however

much they were separated before they became Christians, now they have great and important

interests in common; they are united in feelings, in interests, in dangers, in conflicts, in opinions,

and in the hopes of a blessed immortality.

Breaking of bread - The Syriac renders this “the eucharist” or the Lord‘s Supper. It cannot,

however, be determined whether this refers to their partaking of their ordinary food together, or

to feasts of charity, or to the Lord‘s Supper. The bread of the Hebrews was made commonly into

cakes, thin, hard, and brittle, so that it was broken instead of being cut. Hence, to denote

“intimacy or friendship,” the phrase “to break bread together” would be very expressive in the

same way as the Greeks denoted it by drinking together, συμποσιον sumposionFrom the

expression used in Acts 2:44, compare with Acts 2:46, that they had all things common, it would

rather seem to be implied that this referred to the participation of their ordinary meals. The action

of breaking bread was commonly performed by the master or head of a family immediately after

asking a blessing (Lightfoot).

In prayers - This was one effect of the influence of the Spirit, and an evidence of their change. A

genuine revival will be always followed by a love of prayer.

Verse 43

And fear came - That is, there was great reverence or awe. The multitude had just before derided

them Acts 2:13; but so striking and manifest was the power of God on this occasion, that it

silenced all clamors, and produced a general veneration and awe. The effect of a great work of

God‘s grace is commonly to produce an unusual seriousness and solemnity in a community, even

among those who are not converted. It restrains, subdues, and silences opposition.

Every soul - Every person or individual; that is, upon the people generally; not only on those

who became Christians, but upon the multitudes who witnessed these things. All things were

suited to produce this fear: the recent crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth; the wonders that attended

that event; the events of the day of Pentecost; and the miracles performed by the apostles, were

all suited to diffuse solemnity, thought, anxiety through the community.

Many wonders and signs - See the notes on Acts 2:22. This was promised by the Saviour, Mark

16:17. Some of the miracles which they performed are specified in the following chapters.

Verse 44

All that believed - That is, that believed that Jesus was the Messiah; for that was the

distinguishing point by which they were known from others.

Were together - Were united; were joined in the same thing. It does not mean that they lived in

the same house, but they were united in the same community, or engaged in the same thing. They

were doubtless often together in the same place for prayer and praise. One of the best means for

strengthening the faith of young converts is for them often to meet together for prayer,

conversation, and praise.

Had all things common - That is, all their property or possessions. See Acts 4:32-37; Acts 5:1-

10. The apostles, in the time of the Saviour, evidently had all their property in common stock,

and Judas was made their treasurer. They regarded themselves as one family, having common

needs, and there was no use or propriety in their possessing extensive property by themselves.

Yet even then it is probable that some of them retained an interest in their property which was

not supposed to be necessary to be devoted to the common use. It is evident that John thus

possessed property which he retained, John 19:27. And it is clear that the Saviour did not

command them to give up their property into a common stock, nor did the apostles enjoin it: Acts

5:4, “While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold was it not in thine own

power?” It was, therefore, perfectly voluntary, and was as evidently adapted to the special

circumstances of the early converts. Many of them came from abroad. They were from Parthia,

and Media, and Arabia, and Rome, and Africa, etc. It is probable, also, that they now remained

longer in Jerusalem than they had at first proposed; and it is not at all improbable that they would

be denied now the usual hospitalities of the Jews, and excluded from their customary kindness,

because they had embraced Jesus of Nazareth, who had been just put to death. In these

circumstances, it was natural and proper that they should share their property while they

remained together.

Verse 45

And sold - That is, they sold as much as was necessary in order to procure the means of

providing for the needs of each other.

Possessions - Property, particularly real estate. This word, κτηματα ktematarefers properly to

their fixed property, as lands, houses, vineyards, etc. The word rendered

“goods,” υπαρξεις huparxeisrefers to their personal or movable “property.”

And parted them to all - They distributed them to supply the needs of their poorer brethren,

according to their necessities.

As every man had need - This expression limits and fixes the meaning of what is said before.

The passage does not mean that they sold all their possessions, or that they relinquished their title

to all their property, but that they so far regarded all as common as to be willing to part with it if

it was needful to supply the needs of the others. Hence, the property was laid at the disposal of

the apostles, and they were desired to distribute it freely to meet the needs of the poor, Acts 4:34-

35.

This was an important incident in the early propagation of religion, and it may suggest many

useful reflections:

1. We see the effect of religion. The love of property is one of the strongest affections which

people have. There is nothing that will overcome it but religion. That will; and one of the first

effects of the gospel was to loosen the hold of Christians on property.

2. It is the duty of the church to provide for the needs of its poor and needy members. There can

be no doubt that property should now be regarded as so far common as that the needs of the poor

should be supplied by those who are rich. Compare Matthew 26:11.

3. If it be asked why the early disciples evinced this readiness to part with their property in this

manner, it may be replied:

(1)That the apostles had done it before them. The family of the Saviour had all things common.

(2)it was the nature of religion to do it.

(3)the circumstances of the persons assembled on this occasion were such as to require it. They

were many of them from distant regions, and probably many of them of the poorer class of the

people in Jerusalem. In this they evinced what should be done in behalf of the poor in the church

at all times.

4. If it be asked whether this was done commonly among the early Christians, it may be replied

that there is no evidence that it was. It is mentioned here, and in Acts 4:32-37, and Acts 5:1-7. It

does not appear that it was done even by all who were afterward converted in Judea; and there is

no evidence that it was done in Antioch, Ephesus, Corinth, Philippi, Rome, etc. That the effect of

religion was to make people liberal and willing to provide for the poor there can be no doubt.

See 2 Corinthians 8:19; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Galatians 2:10. But there is no

proof that it was common to part with their possessions and to lay them at the feet of the

apostles. Religion does not contemplate, evidently, that people should break up all the

arrangements in society, but it contemplates that those who have property should be ready and

willing to part with it for the help of the poor and needy.

5. If it be asked, then, whether all the arrangements of property should be broken up now, and

believers have all things in common, we are prepared to answer “No.” Because:

(1)This was an extraordinary case.

(2)it was not even enjoined by the apostles on them.

(3)it was practiced nowhere else.

(4)it would be impracticable. No community where all things were held in common has long

prospered. It has been attempted often, by pagans, by infidels, and by fanatical sects of

Christians. It ends soon in anarchy, licentiousness, idleness, and profligacy; or the more cunning

secure the mass of the property, and control the whole. Until all people are made alike, there

could be no hope of such a community; and if there could be, it would not be desirable. God

evidently intended that people should be excited to industry by the hope of gain; and then he

demands that their gains shall be devoted to his service. Still, this was a noble instance of

Christian generosity, and evinced the power of religion in loosing the hold which people

commonly have on the world. It rebukes also those professors of religion, of whom, alas, there

are many, who give nothing to benefit either the souls or bodies of their fellow-men.

Verse 46

With one accord - Compare Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1.

In the temple - This was the public place of worship; and the disciples were not disposed to leave

the place where their fathers had so long worshipped God. This does not mean that they were

constantly in the temple, but only at the customary hours of prayer - at nine o‘clock in the

morning, and at three o‘clock in the afternoon.

And breaking bread - See the notes on Acts 2:42.

From house to house - In the margin, “at home.” So the Syriac and Arabic. The common

interpretation, however, is, that they did it in their various houses, now in this and now in that, as

might be convenient. If it refers to their ordinary meals, then it means that they partook in

common of what they possessed, and the expression “did eat their meat” seems to imply that this

refers to their common meals, and not to the Lord‘s Supper.

Did eat their meat - Did partake of their food. The word “meat” with us is applied to “flesh.” In

the Bible, and in Old English authors, it is applied to “provisions” of any kind. Here it means all

kinds of sustenance; what nourished them - τροφης trophes- and the use of this word proves that

it does not refer to the Lord‘s Supper; for that ordinance is nowhere represented as designed for

an ordinary meal, or to nourish the body. Compare 1 Corinthians 11:33-34.

With gladness - With rejoicing. This is one of the effects of religion. It is far from gloom; it

diffuses happiness over the mind; it bestows additional joy in the participation of even our

ordinary pleasures.

Singleness of heart - This means with a sincere and pure heart. They were satisfied and thankful.

They were not perplexed or anxious; nor were they solicitous for the luxurious living, or aspiring

after the vain objects of the people of the world. Compare Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians

1:12; Colossians 3:22; Ephesians 6:5.

Verse 47

Praising God - See Luke 24:53.

And having favour - See Luke 2:52.

With all the people - That is, with the great mass of the people; with the people generally. It does

not mean that all the people had become reconciled to Christianity; but their humble, serious, and

devoted lives won the favor of the great mass of the community, and silenced opposition and

cavil. This was a remarkable effect, but God has power to silence opposition; and there it nothing

so well suited to do this as the humble and consistent lives of his friends.

And the Lord added - See Acts 5:14; Acts 11:24, etc. It was the Lord who did this. There was no

power in man to do it; and the Christian loves to trace all increase of the church to the grace of

God.

Added - Caused, or inclined them to be joined to the church.

The church - To the assembly of the followers of Christ - τη εκκλησια te ekklesiaThe word

rendered “church” properly means “those who are called out,” and is applied to Christians as

being called out, or separated from the world. It is used only three times in the gospels, Matthew

16:18; Matthew 18:17, twice. It occurs frequently in other parts of the New Testament, and

usually as applied to the followers of Christ. Compare Acts 5:11; Acts 7:38; Acts 8:1, Acts

8:3; Acts 9:31; Acts 11:22, Acts 11:26; Acts 12:1, Acts 12:5, etc. It is used in Classic writers to

denote “an assembly” of any kind, and is twice thus used in the New Testament Acts 19:39, Acts

19:41, where it is translated “assembly.”

Such as should be saved - This whole phrase is a translation of a participle - τους

σωζομενους tous sozomenousIt does not express any purpose that they should be saved, but

simply the fact that they were those who would be, or who were about to be saved. It is clear,

however, from this expression, that those who became members of the church were those who

continued to adorn their profession, or who gave proof that they were sincere Christians. It is

implied here, also, that those who are to be saved will join themselves to the church of God. This

is everywhere required; and it constitutes one evidence of piety when they are willing to face the

world, and give themselves at once to the service of the Lord Jesus. Two remarks may be made

on the last verse of this chapter; one is, that the effect of a consistent Christian life will be to

command the respect of the world; and the other is, that the effect will be continually to increase

the number of those who shall be saved. In this case they were daily added to it; the church was

constantly increasing; and the same result may be expected in all cases where there is similar

zeal, self-denial, consistency, and prayer.

Small Group Questions Back To Basics

Acts 2:42-47 January 17, 2021

*You do NOT have to answer or discuss every question. Feel free to just pick a few. These are meant to guide you in truth. If you are having trouble answering a question, ask your small group leader to help you. They are committed to helping you develop as an authentic follower of Christ.

The COMMUNITY QUESTION: 1. Share a time when you joined a team to accomplish a goal

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Into the WORD/APPLICATION:

Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, desiringgod.org/articles/all, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-and-theology. 1. In verse 42, what does the word devoted mean?

2. How did the believers in the early church exemplify that

devotion? How does the person who is reading this passage know that they were devoted? (Supplement with Acts 4:31-37 if needed)

3. Name some of the characteristics of the early church seen here in

verses 42-47.

4. According to verse 47, how did God respond to their devotion? 5. What lessons can we personally glean from this passage? In light

of these lessons, what changes do you personally intend to make?

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I. We have defined commitment to Coastal as

M E M B E R S H I P

A. R E L A T I O N S H I P : Devote yourself to the

relationships of the the L O C A L C H U R C H

II. Joining with the local church communicates you are J O I N E D T O C H R I S T

A. G E N E R O S I T Y : Devote yourself to share with

Christians in the local church—have all T H I N G S I N

C O M M O N to meet other Christians needs

B. U N I T Y : Devote yourself to the U N I T Y of the local

church

C. C H R I S T : Devote yourself to Christ

01.17.21 | PASTOR ANDREW OATES

Acts 2 : 42-47

S I M P L I F Y I N G T H E C H R I S T I A N L I F E

BACK BASICS

IN RESPONSE TOTODAY ’ S SERVICE . . .

I’d like to know more about accepting a relationship with Jesus.

I’d like to know more about Baptism at Coastal.

I’M INTERESTED IN:

I’d like to know more about membership at Coastal.