“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42 ESV)
The first thing the early church devoted itself to was the teaching of the apostles, which was centered on the Lord Jesus.
On the Day of Pentecost, Peter spoke about Jesus’ life on earth, His suffering and death according to God’s plan, and His resurrection from the dead. He proclaimed that Jesus has the power to save people from their sins. Therefore, he urges his listeners: “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38 ESV)
Anyone who wants to live by grace must know who Jesus is. You need to understand the significance of His death on the cross and His resurrection. For that reason, sound biblical teaching is indispensable—not only for learning the foundations of the faith, but also for continuing to grow spiritually and to know Jesus more deeply.
We need spiritual nourishment every day. We receive it through personal Bible reading, but also by studying God’s Word together with other believers in the church or in smaller groups. In this way, we become increasingly grounded in the truth and better equipped to recognize error and deception.
How familiar are you with the teaching of the apostles? How can you continue to grow in it?