The First Church Believed in Grace

Summary

The sermon explores the early church's belief in grace as demonstrated in Acts chapters 10-15, focusing on the acceptance of Gentiles into the faith without requiring adherence to the Mosaic Law, such as circumcision. It highlights the Jerusalem council's decision affirming salvation by grace alone, not works, emphasizing the unity and authority of the first church under the apostles. The preacher stresses the importance of adhering to the original teachings of Jesus and the apostles, warning against adding works to grace which undermines the gospel. The message calls believers to return to the foundational doctrine of grace as the means of salvation.