Going Viral: The Birth and Advance of the Church: A Study of the Book of Acts (Connect 360 Bible Study Guides 92017)

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When we hear the term “going viral” we’re likely to think of a YouTube video that’s been viewed millions of times, or some other video, website, or idea that has spread rapidly. Often when something “goes viral” it greatly impacts people’s lives as it gains national or international notoriety.

This is exactly the story we see in the Book of Acts. Shortly after the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, the Holy Spirit arrived and ignited a gospel revolution at Pentecost. The gospel began to impact people’s lives in incredible ways as once fearful disciples became bold witnesses, and an archenemy of the church became its greatest missionary. Even persecution of the early church helped to spread the good news of Jesus from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth . The church was on the advance!

The church is still God’s plan for advancing the gospel. Have you identified and embraced the Acts 1:8 mission for your church and your life? The Book of Acts challenges us to “go viral” with the gospel in our world. This book instructs and encourages us to take the gospel across various cultural contexts with missionary intent and commitment. We can accomplish this mission through the power of the Holy Spirit by serving others through the church and by boldly proclaiming a gospel witness.