Receiving The Holy Spirit

and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."  Acts 19:2  (NIV)   It is surprising to find people today in churches or religions that know nothing of receiving the Holy Spirit.  Good people who look up to... Continue Reading →

Proving Christ

For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.  Acts 18:28   Intelligent and eloquent, words can convince.  Many Christians secretly prepare themselves to defend their Lord.  Each of us will surely need to know what we believe.  We should all strive to be prepared to... Continue Reading →

Hearts Opened To Respond

One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.  Acts 16:14  (NIV)   It all begins here.  Real change occurs when we reach the point where our heart is... Continue Reading →

Stirred Up

But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.  Acts 14:2   As Christians it is a good thing to be stirred up.  But we must be very careful as to how we are stirred.  We can be stirred to anger, jealousy, problems and strife.  Or... Continue Reading →

Full Of Spirit

He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.  Acts 11:24   He is described as a good man.  He is said to be full of the Holy Spirit.  He has faith.  Are these the things people use to describe us? ... Continue Reading →

To Testify

He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.  Acts 10:42 (NIV)   Christians believe we are asked to commit ourselves personally to Christ.  Few modern denominations will dispute this.  Whether or not they make much of... Continue Reading →

Not Seen By All

He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen--by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.  Acts 10:41 NIV   Some things change with time.  Other things don´t.  The risen Savior was seen by some.  Nowadays there are some who come to... Continue Reading →

Live Again

He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive.  Acts 9:41 (NIV)   A good disciple dies.  God sends another powerful friend of His to the funeral.  But the outcome is unexpected.  Peter sends the weeping out.  He... Continue Reading →

By The Holy Spirit

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.  Acts 9:31 (NIV)   The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →

Who Is Our Lord?

"Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked.  Acts 8:5 (NIV)   The brilliance of God shines through!  It is the moment of encounter!  Paul is meeting his Lord!  He cannot see Him but he can hear the Voice piercing his soul.  God is calling out to him.  He cannot stand in this moment.  He is on... Continue Reading →

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