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The infant church had three potential de-railers: persecution, corruption, and distraction. When faced with the good problem expand

The infant church had three potential de-railers: persecution, corruption, and distraction. When faced with the good problem of administering food to the greek widows, the apostles along with the church dealt with it in a way that  honoured both the physical needs of the widows and the need of the apostles to remain devoted to prayer and the life-giving ministry of the word. back

The church is God's counter-testimony--His alternative message--to human society. Gathered in Jerusalem, the people together expand

The church is God's counter-testimony--His alternative message--to human society. Gathered in Jerusalem, the people together raised their voices against Jesus, but in the church, God has created a new gathering who elevate and esteem him. back

The first sermon preached, on the day of Pentecost, is not about the Holy Spirit or the gifts of the Spirit, but about the expand

The first sermon preached, on the day of Pentecost, is not about the Holy Spirit or the gifts of the Spirit, but about the Lord Jesus Christ: the events surrounding his resurrection, that he is the fulfilment of prophecy, he reigns now as Lord and Christ, and is a challenge to each of us. What will we do with him? Part of our response must be know that his Lordship also implies his Love, for us personally, and through us to one another. back

The gift of the Holy Spirit means three things to the church: 1) new life, 2) new holiness, 3) a new message. Actually, expand

The gift of the Holy Spirit means three things to the church: 1) new life, 2) new holiness, 3) a new message. Actually, the message is the old message of blessing-but with the new twist of reconciliation through Christ. back

What happens between Jesus' Ascension to His throne, and His gift of the Holy Spirit to the church at Pentecost is essential expand

What happens between Jesus' Ascension to His throne, and His gift of the Holy Spirit to the church at Pentecost is essential: His selection of the twelfth apostle, and the completion of the basic architecture of the New Israel. back

Jesus continues his mission, and prepares his people to participate in it.

Jesus continues his mission, and prepares his people to participate in it. back

Three stories illustrate in quick succession the effect of faith in Jesus Christ on self, society, and state. Contrasted expand

Three stories illustrate in quick succession the effect of faith in Jesus Christ on self, society, and state. Contrasted with the power of God to heal even through clothing, the sons of Sceva are overwhelmed by the demon they tried to cast out in the name of Jesus who did not know them. True power for the Christian life comes through true relationship with Jesus Christ, and when people submit to him the life-change can be immense. In everything, ultimately, the word of God continues to increase and prevail mightily. back