The Early Church Formation

Early Church Formation

• Empowered by the Holy Spirit to the Apostles
• Empowered by Jesus Christ to Paul
• Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles at Pentecost

Early Church Formation

• Peter was the first to proclaim the salvation of Jesus
• Baptized 3,000 people in the name of Jesus
• Church grew in numbers daily

Early Church Formation

• Apostles were often jailed/persecuted
• Christians were martyred
• For every martyr, a thousand Christians rose up
• Spirit rescues Paul and other Apostles
• Salvation from Jesus- taught by men led by the Holy Spirit