Acts in Action: Part 4
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This session, "WCWC - Acts in Action - Part 4," facilitated by Rev. Lettie Carr, explores the Book of Acts as a vital blueprint for authentic Christian discipleship. It challenges listeners to embody more than just "church membership," urging them to live as active disciples who powerfully reflect Christ's life and demonstrate the Holy Spirit's gifts. Acts is presented as a "standard operating procedure" for believers, illustrating how ordinary people can be used by God.
A central focus is the healing of the man lame from birth by Peter and John in Acts Chapter 3. This miracle, performed in the name of Jesus Christ, served as compelling evidence of God's power, drawing amazed attention and validating the apostles' message. The healing prompted Peter to preach the gospel, clarifying that the power came from Jesus, not themselves. He urged the witnesses to repent and be converted, promising that accepting Christ would lead to forgiveness, spiritual "refreshing," and a profound inner transformation.
The discussion emphasizes that God's salvation plan, foretold by ancient prophets, is for all people. A core message is the imperative for modern believers to actively utilize their spiritual gifts, mirroring the apostles' bold demonstrations of healing and deliverance. The speaker challenges that if God and His word remain constant, then any perceived lack of divine power today stems from believers not fully embracing their role as disciples. The call is for each listener to live a life so demonstrative of Christ that it becomes "the acts of [their own name]," proving God's reality to a skeptical world and fulfilling the mandate to make more disciples.