The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. Repentance results in both a turned life and a refreshed life. An outline of the book of acts will be turned in by session 11. Principles of evangelism from the book of acts truthonlybible. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. To speak of the cost of discipleship in our society may be not the most needful thing from the viewpoint of the listener right now. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. The series can also help your core group determine how it will engage the world as christians empowered by the holy spirit. Outline of the book with questions for each section.
Aug 10, 20 the book is presented in the strong belief that while the methods of winning and assimilating new believers may change, the abiding principles which are in evidence in the acts are still valid for todays church. The icc derives disciplechristiansaved from acts 11. Luke uses the same word eis in the same book, acts 27. Outline of classes session 1 introduction and seeking god session 2the word of god session 3 discipleship. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The first principles bible studies of the international churches of christ icc. An iccsold out lead evangelist leaves kip mckeans second. The letters were then written to these congregations and individuals to teach them how to live the christian life. What is the argument against the icoc doctrine of disciples. I believe with my whole heart that everything in acts is still for the church today. The international churches of christ icoc is a body of cooperating religiously conservative, and racially integrated christian congregations. He is a former member 19902000 of the international churches of christ icoc in south africa.
Each student is required to memorize the names of all the books of the bible. Roger lamb was the first disciple of jesus christ to cross glenns path who impressed him with news of a church that was growing the chicago church of christ, and who spoke with remarkable strength and conviction about discipleship. God placed the study of this book upon my heart in hopes that we might learn of and mimic the early church. First principles city of angels international christian. The book of acts bible study and discipleship join us as we journey through the book of acts. When it is necessary to understand a particular truth from gods word, in order to obey one of these commands, we will take time to delve into that truth. This class is an indepth exploration how to study the bible with people and bring. Discipleship is one of the more prominent themes in the second gospel and the twelve are often the vehicle for communicating the evangelists theology of the role and function of discipleship. First principles city of angels international christian church. We know that many have pressing questions, for example, on the difficult bible passages relating to the public role of women in the church.
For example, one of jesus commands was to repent and believe in the gospel. One of the greatest needs of christianity is to be discipled to be taught how to live the christian life. As in acts 2 and other places in scripture, this study series presents the problem of sin and the gospel message prior to giving the call to discipleship. This article was originally published at icoc hotnews in october 2014. Whereas missions and church planting tended to occupy center stage in the study of the book of acts, and discipleship was often overshadowed. Repentance and discipleship study mainstream christian exegesis. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church.
It was the name those in the world gave the disciples several years after the church began. Nevertheless, spiritempowered discipleship, undoubtedly, had played a crucial role in the explosive growth. Once secret in jamaica, this is now essentially what is the first principles and is available online in that form. Commentary concerns the promckean faction, officially known as the international christian churches icc and antimckean faction, officially known as the icoc cooperation churches icoc. From this beginning two centuries ago, three general groups emerged.
The first principles discipleship study course for when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of god. Jun 08, 2016 an iccsold out lead evangelist leaves kip mckeans second movement read about gabriel reeds reasons for leaving the international christian churches iccsold out discipling movement because we found the doctrine to not be sound or healthy for true christians. Neither does this passage serve as a formula teaching. It includes 312 churches in 124 countries, with 155,000 attending services worldwide on any given sunday. The discipleship study may be perceived by the student as a wellmeaning attempt to encourage them toward a deeper commitment to jesus. This is an 18 lesson study on this new testament book. In those days, the concept of following a person was not new acts 5. The international church of christ also known as the boston movement or icoc.
Apr 10, 2020 by icoc teachers service team 04 apr, 2019 at this time the teachers service team is collaborating on a project discussing the role of women in the church. In this discipleship training manual, we will be majoring on the commands that jesus gave us. International church of christ denominations a study of. As we use these studies in teaching the bible to people around us, what are we aiming. When we present the call to discipleship in the fifth study, we are calling them to follow the man who came and paid the price for their sin. The word christian only appears three times in the bible. All of these men believed in the plan of salvation as applied in the book of acts as summarized below. If the person wants to obey the gospel, do the discipleship study with them. An icoc campus minister at marquette university in milwaukee studied through the first principles bible study. By pauls day, corinth had become a pluralistic melting pot of subcultures, philosophies, lifestyles and religions. The bible study series of the international churches of christ icc was examined. My first contact with the international teaching ministry of the icoc was precisely on the 2000 its in paris, france. Discipleship ministries book of acts sermon starters.
First principles study series city of angels international christian. Dec 16 pauls answered prayers, house arrest, wrap up of the book of acts acts 20. Discipleship study had unavoidably been focused on the gospels, and rightfully so. Romans bible class book on romans, by david padfield. As in acts 2 and other places in scripture, this study series presents the. Or, perhaps, the jimmy rodgersled bcoc team in jamaica in 1986 889 relabelled the studies for use in the caribbean. Books, audio, video, songbooks and kids kingdom curriculum. The acts of the apostles recounts riots in chapters 7, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19. Each student is required to memorize two points from each chapter in the book of acts. Have a christian friend you are discipling in on the study as well.
To assist the reader in grasping the validity of the book s teaching, several questions are appended to each chapter. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book 1 title. The making of a disciple ministry training academy. Read and study the bible for your own convictions b. A very detailed outline and an introductory survey are included pdf file size. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards. The acts of the apostles is the historical account of the initiation of this process. Salvation it is important to note that these are not independent from each other. Acts chapter 20 verses 2021 paul speaking 20 and how i kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but. View past years study guides here bible class study books.
Articles, devotionals and resources to help you dive deeper into gods word. Apr 25, 2016 living in the book of acts in the presence of god and of christ jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, i give you this charge. A study of the icoc will show the reluctance of the. An acts based sermon series can help your core group embrace empowerment by the holy spirit. A crowd of people was following along shouting, kill him.
Douglas jacoby organized the famous its international teachers seminar in different cities in europe, middle east and the us, where there was something relevant to the bible study or bible archaeology. Audio of lessons from 2012 world discipleship summit icoc. Downloadable bible talks, quiet time booklets, sermon series etc. Last, an acts based sermon series provides an opportunity to connect your core group with john wesleys teachings about personal. The gospel bearing lukes name focuses on the life and ministry of jesus.
The international churches of christ icoc, sometimes known as the boston movement 1 is one of the fastest growing religious groups in north america. The disciples handbook spiralbound january 1, 1997 by thomas a. Beginning with 30 members they grew to 37,000 members within the first 12 years. In light of the above passages, it is not surprising that some say the book of acts could be called, the acts of the holy spirit. Each studys content and order of scriptures should also be memorized for the quiz. The left or most liberal branch is known today as the disciples of christ denomination sometimes called the christian church, and this organization has departed from virtually all of the foundation principles of literal obedience to the word of god. Acts 21 riotous when paul reached the steps, he actually had to be carried up by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. Corinth boasted a significant community of jews, who exercised the right to govern their own internal affairs cf.
Men who want to worship him in spirit and in truth 5. While it has been common place for critical articles about the icoc to appear previously at the portland website when mckean led that congregation and now at the city of angels churchs website where kip mckean is the minister, it seemed time for us here at icoc hot news to respond. Seeking god is a study to clarify what it takes to pursue a relationship with god. Sector leader, discipleship, equipping classes for men, new york, 1996.