Book of Acts
The old or the new?
Stephen, the martyred follower of Jesus believed the new had come so the old most go. Saul, the zealous one for the ancient law and the ancestral traditions believed the new had come but must go because the old must stay. Two men opposing the other’s worldview agreed on one point: the old way and the new way cannot coexist. ... Read this Article »
You Thought Wrong
We can appreciate Saul’s ambition, passion, and loyalty to the Hebrew faith. Despite the obvious accomplishments and study of his past, Saul was wrong. ... Read this Article »
God Brings People Together
Phillip is a regular guy living an extraordinary life. He is completely committed to his Lord and carefully listens to the Spirit’s leading. ... Read this Article »
Mysterious Spirit
After teaching one Sunday morning, a young man came to me and inquired about baptism of the Holy Spirit described in Acts 8:14-17. ... Read this Article »
God is Always Working
With the stoning of Stephen, many of the disciples scattered due to the real threat of further persecution. Phillip, one of Stephen's colleagues ended up in Samaria. ... Read this Article »
Persecution
According to Webster, "To Persecute" is to afflict constantly so as to injure or distress, as for reasons of religion, race, etc. ... Read this Article »
Rejecting God
“History repeats itself” How many times have we heard that statement? Humans walk away from God and then run back, over and over again. ... Read this Article »
Face of an Angel
What does the face of an angel look like? Maybe a better question is “What does the face of an angel represent?” ... Read this Article »
New Opportunities
It was a good time; the church was growing and joy was in the air. But even in good times, problems arise. ... Read this Article »
Living with Power
The apostles used the phrase "We must obey God rather than men" when refusing to submit to a gag order given them by the authorities. ... Read this Article »
