"Christianity Accepted" highlights moments in Acts where individuals and groups embrace the message of Jesus with faith, obedience, and unity. In a world often marked by skepticism and opposition, this theme showcases the early believers’ heartfelt response to Christ’s teachings and the transformative power of the Gospel. Through prayer, trust in God’s promises, and a shared commitment to His mission, these followers laid the foundation for the church, demonstrating how Christianity flourished among those who accepted it with open hearts.
Faithful Preparation
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples over 40 days, teaching about God’s kingdom (Acts 1:3). His followers received these teachings with faith, clinging to every word as they prepared for what was next. When Jesus instructed them to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4–5), they accepted His command with trust, showing their readiness to embrace the Christian mission He entrusted to them.
Obedient Response
After Jesus’ ascension, the disciples embraced His promise of the Spirit’s power, trusting they would become witnesses to the world (Acts 1:8–9). Despite their initial question about the kingdom’s timing (Acts 1:6), they obediently returned to Jerusalem as He instructed (Acts 1:12). Gathering in the upper room with the women, Mary, and Jesus’ brothers, they united in fervent prayer (Acts 1:14), their shared faith a testament to their acceptance of Christianity’s mission.
Unified Leadership
Among 120 believers, the early church showed its commitment to Christ’s mission (Acts 1:15). Peter, inspired by Scripture (Psalm 109:8, Acts 1:20), led them to replace Judas, ensuring the apostolic ministry continued. They sought God’s guidance through prayer, asking Him to reveal the right choice (Acts 1:24). By selecting Matthias through lots (Acts 1:26), they affirmed their faith in divine leadership, accepting their role in building the Christian community.