The Call of Christ

This study outlines the fundamentals of what it means to follow Jesus on the path of life. It is based on the biblical narrative found in Acts 2:1–47. The scope of this scriptural account serves as a sketch of the basics of the Christian faith. The historical events recorded in this biblical passage mark the birth of the church. This narrative about the origins of the Christian community provides insight into the foundations of the Christian faith. For weeks after Jesus’ resurrection, he made many appearances to his disciples to prove that he had come back to life and risen from the dead (Acts 1:1–3). Promising to send the Holy Spirit to empower his followers (1:4–8), Jesus ascended to heaven before his disciples’ eyes (1:9–11).