Dr. J. Vernon McGee - Acts 1-2

Dr. McGee's sermon highlights that the book of Acts serves as a crucial link between the Gospels and the Epistles, showcasing Jesus Christ continuing his work through the Holy Spirit and the apostles after his ascension. He emphasizes that all four Gospels culminate in Acts 1, and Acts records the beginning or birth of the church. A key theme verse is Acts 1:8, outlining the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. Dr. McGee discusses the prominence of the resurrection in the early church's preaching. He explains the events of Pentecost as the fulfillment of the promise of the Holy Spirit, marking the origin of the church with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues like fire, leading to believers speaking in understandable languages. Peter's sermon at Pentecost centered on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, using Old Testament prophecies to show its divine plan and calling the Jewish audience to repent and be baptized. This resulted in the conversion of about 3,000 people and the formation of the early church, characterized by their devotion to the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.