A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

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A Compe l l i ng Tes t imony

2. If we are to grow to maturity in Christ we must do so in the context of a healthy, functional body of Christ that is Spirit-filled and Spirit-empowered.

3. The will of God regarding vocation and calling can be identified in the context of the people of God (i.e., “it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us . . . .” Acts 15.28).

a. Paul and Barnabas called to the apostolic ministry, Acts 13.1-2

b. The confirmation of Paul’s calling to the Gentiles, Gal. 2.6-10

c. The error and deception of Annas and Sapphira, Acts 5.1-11

d. The aid and support of the Hellenist widows in the body, Acts 6.1-7

e. The confirmation of Cornelius’ authentic conversion to Messiah through faith, Acts 10-11

f. The resolution of the issues surrounding Gentile inclusion in the Church, Acts 15

g. The dispensing of aid to the suffering Christians in Jerusalem, Acts 11.29-30

4. God provides his people with instruction regarding both our general and specific callings.