There is no more thrilling part of the Bible than the book of Acts, and no better guide to it than Albert Mohler. This first volume takes in the ascension of Jesus, the coming of the Spirit, the birth of the church, the start of persecution, the conversion of Saul, and the divine ...
The event where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues and marking the birth of the Church.4. JerusalemThe city where the events of Acts 2 take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the early Church's ...
The benefit of studying Acts is to provide a historical narrative underpinning most of the New Testament letters through which the exciting story of the birth and expansion of the early church is developed. The text of Acts is part of passing on the good news of Jesus Christ until he ...
Acts, more than any other book, defines the relationship between Jews and Gentile BELIEVERS, and members in particular, of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts shows what a lie and great deception that the pope's sun god day Christian terminology pagan sabbath, pagan feasts, and religio...
17. The Church in Britain before the Coming of the Saxons 218 18. The Entering and Reigning of the Saxons in the Realm of England. 224 19. The Coming of Austin 226 20. The Conversion of the Saxons 236 21. From the Conversion of the Saxons to the Coming of the Danes 248 THE ...
"beginning at Jerusalem." The opening sentences of the Acts are just an expansion and an explanation of the closing words of the Gospel. In this book we have just a continuation of the history of the church after Christ's ascension. Luke here carries on the history in the same spirit in...
The gifts of prophecy, visions, and dreams are given for the edification of the church and the advancement of God's kingdom.Living in the Last DaysBelievers are called to be vigilant and active, recognizing the significance of living in the "last days" and the urgency of sharing the ...
Descent of the Spirit and Birth of the Church.[l] 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all assembled together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there came from heaven a sound similar to that of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were sitting. 3 Then the...
And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. 3 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which ...
The general promise given to the Church at large, "Lo! I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20), received a personal application, "I am with thee;" and though called to a life of suffering, there was for the time an assurance that the wrath of men should be restrained, and that his...