Message: "Proclamation and Proof" from Pastor Peter Mason

Proclamation and Proof

$God\'s Message To The Church$

I.   Be Relational: Find common ground (Acts 2:14-21).

          a. Begin with a felt need

          b. Be bold with conviction

          c. Be reasonable based on evidence that would be respected

II.  Be Reasonable: Give evidence (Acts 2:22-31).

          a. Evidence for the true identity of Jesus (Acts 2:22-24)

               •   Miracles performed

               •   Mean men are responsible

               •   Mortality defeated

          b. Evidence for the resurrection

          c. Fulfills prophecy (Acts 2:25-31)

III.	Be Personal: How has God changed your life? (Acts 2:32-36)

          a. Testimonies of eyewitnesses (Acts 2:32)

               •   Despair (Luke 22:31-34)

               •   Denial (Luke 22:54-62)

               •   Discovery (Luke 24:12 and 24:33)

               •   Determination (Acts 2:14)

               •   Dedication

           b. Life-transforming impact by the Holy Spirit’s filling (Acts 2:34-36)

IV.	Be Practical: Invite a response (Acts 2:37-41).

           a. to repent

           b. to receive Christ

BE . . . Relational . . . Reasonable . . . Personal . . . Practical.

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