Acts 2: The Point of the Church--Part 6

The mission of the church that is described for us here in Acts Chapter 2, includes not only the evangelizing ministry of the church, but also the enfolding ministry of the church.

The church's enfolding ministry, has two components: 1) 'Next Steps,' leading to a public profession of repentance toward sin and believing/saving faith towards Christ; and then 2) 'Baptism.'

The doctrine of baptism can be a 'spiritual hot potato' which divides believers and churches into different denominational camps. However, it is important to understand even here in Acts 2, that baptism is described as that which takes place after salvation (i.e., faith towards Christ). Baptism is a beautiful picture of an outward sign which points to an internal reality of what God has done for us in salvation!

Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.