For Teaching
Use the visuals as classroom slides, printed handouts, sermon illustrations, or discussion starters.
RC1 Visual Theology
Visual Teaching Aids
The Launch of the Church: Wind in the Sails
These downloadable visuals are designed to help teachers, pastors, parents, and study leaders explain Pentecost, the expansion of the church in Acts, and the formation of one Spirit-filled people under Christ.
Teaching Support
Pictures That Clarify Doctrine
Use these graphics for sermons, Sunday School, small groups, discipleship, and personal study.
How to Use These Visuals
Download, Teach, and Discuss
Each visual is intended to reinforce one major teaching idea from the cluster. They may be used alongside the workbook, articles, sermons, lessons, or group discussions.
For Study
Review the diagrams alongside Acts 2, Acts 8, Acts 10, John 20, Matthew 16, and related glossary entries.
For Sharing
Share individual graphics as teaching aids, provided the content remains unaltered and attribution is retained.
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RC1 Visual Theology Resources
Place the image files in /rc1/visuals/ using the filenames shown in each download link below.
Timeline
Acts 2–8–10 Expansion Timeline
Shows the public expansion of the church from Jews at Pentecost, to Samaritans, to Gentiles through one Spirit and one body.
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Progression
Matthew → John → Acts Progression
Explains the movement from Christ’s promise, to resurrection preparation, to Pentecost power.
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Doctrine
One Spirit / One Body
Illustrates how Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles are incorporated into one covenant people through the Holy Spirit.
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Map
Tongues and the Nations Map
Shows Pentecost as the proclamation of the mighty works of God across the languages of the nations.
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Overview
Spread of the Gospel Timeline
Presents the broader movement of the Gospel from Jerusalem outward as the church enters its mission.
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Pneumatology
Holy Spirit at Work in Acts
Emphasizes the Spirit as the active divine agent in Pentecost, Samaria, and the inclusion of the Gentiles.
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Inclusion
No Favoritism, One Gospel
Explains Cornelius, Peter’s vision, and the public confirmation that Gentiles are welcomed fully through Christ.
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Framework
One Event, Progressive Expansion
Visualizes the core interpretive framework of the cluster: one Pentecostal outpouring progressively unfolded through covenantal expansion.
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Continue the Cluster
Use the Visuals with the Workbook
The visuals are designed to work alongside the RC1 study guide and articles. Begin with the workbook, then use the visuals to reinforce the major movements of the cluster.