Having been born in love, the early church lived full of grace.

• Charis = grace, gift, favour, kindness; literally “leaning toward”
• Charisma = gift of grace, an undeserved favour, including spiritual gifts

This grace manifested in pouring out spiritual gifts. They were supernaturally empowered to witness boldly, speak in tongues and send people on specific missions.

8) Early Church: “that no one falls short of the GRACE of God” – Heb 12:15

• vs. deceiving spirits – “God, grace me with guidance from you alone”
  • slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. (Ac 16:16)

• Power to Witness – “God, fill me with power by your grace”
  • you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses (Ac 1:8)

• Speak in Tongues – “God, give me the grace to speak in heavenly language”
  • All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (Ac 2:4)

• Boldness to Proclaim – “God, give me the grace to witness with boldness”
  • all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. (Ac 4:31)

• Sent on Mission – “God, may I have the grace to send and be sent”
  • the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” (Ac 13:2)

• Compelled to Testify – “God, grace me with conviction”
  • And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem (Ac 20:22)

• Spiritual Gifts – “God, I desire all your graces”
  • Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit (1 Co 14:1)