For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20 (NIV) People are upset about hearing too much of Christ. They don´t want to hear more about Jesus. They want to stop His followers from speaking of Him. They tell Peter and John to cut it out. But Peter tells... Continue Reading →
Obey Men Or God
But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. Acts 4:19 They have been told not to speak in the name of Jesus. The Apostles state their dilemma. They hear and they would comply if they could. But they can´t, they have... Continue Reading →
Having Been With Jesus
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 How many unschooled, ordinary men and women have been strengthened, enlightened and enabled to do mighty works for the Lord? Is... Continue Reading →
Jesus, No Other Name On Earth
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV) Churches spring up and flourish. Each are founded upon the doctrines they teach. Most will acknowledge that the source, the authority behind their teaching is the Bible. ... Continue Reading →
By What Power?
They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?" Acts 4:7 (NIV) Curing the incurable is not an easy task. Uneducated men elaborating the word of God before the biggest authorities in the church takes inspiration. People´s lives changed, hearts... Continue Reading →
The Call
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:39 Is it more than evident that the call of God just isn´t for everyone? The invitation is there. The promises of the Lord have been made. All Heaven and... Continue Reading →
At God´s Right Hand
‘For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." ' Acts 2:34-35 (NIV) We cannot see into the magnitude and wonder which Is our God. We cannot see beyond our... Continue Reading →
See No Decay
because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Acts 2:27 (NIV) God is the All-Powerful and All-Righteous One. Those things that are able to stand in the Presence of God must have all impurities burned out of them. To be with Him they must... Continue Reading →
40 Days
After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3 (NIV) Here it is again! Once more we find the coincidence of something happening for 40 days. ... Continue Reading →
Go With The News
Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her. John 20:18 (NIV) Jesus has risen. He shows Himself to Mary. He asks her to share the news of the marvelous movements of God. He asks her to go... Continue Reading →
