History of Missions // Missiological Issues of the 1st Expansion

Acts 10:28, 44-48, 11:1-3, 11:19-20

Gospel open to Gentiles

Acts 2:32-33, 3:14-15, 4:8-10

Clear message of the cross and resurrection of Christ

Acts 15:1-21

Cultural Adaptation

Acts 6:1-7, 14:23

Delegation of Authority

Acts 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Holiness and love expressed

1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15

House churches/small groups

Acts 8:1, Ephesians 4:4-16

Mobilization of all believers

Acts 8:1-2, 11:19

Persecution

Acts 1:14 and 13:1-4

Prayer and fasting

Luke 3:16 and Acts 1:5 & 8, 2:4

Spirit Empowerment

Acts 15:36-16:13

Strategy- Urban focus