Category: Uncategorized
-
The Philippian Jailer
Conversion in Acts, Part 7 Introduction In the latter half of chapter 16, we come to the next conversion. How it comes about is rather interesting but is, essentially, the start of Paul’s frequent “Jail Time”. Read Acts 16:15-40. The Profitable Prophetess As Paul and Silas, went to a place of prayer, a young slave…
-
I Will Build My Church
Introduction In Matthew 16:16-18 the idea of the church is first revealed, Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. “And…
-
Are You Blessed and Highly favored?
Introduction A sister in Christ recently brought up this phrase, stating that someone who’s a Christian would say this all the time when someone asked how they were doing. I have heard the phrase but not for over thirty years; or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention recently. She wanted to know what this really…
-
Lydia of Thyatira
Conversion in Acts, Part 6 Introduction We continue our series on Conversions in Acts as we reach chapter 16. An interesting event takes place and two conversions are discussed in this chapter. We’ll look at each one individually. Please read Acts 16:1-15. Meet Timothy As chapter 16 begins, we note that Paul is on his…
-
What is The Church?
Introduction In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” In the previous article, we learned that the church was not the building itself but the congregation that meets there.…
-
Let God Give the Increase
Introduction In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul makes this statement, I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). In the context, Paul is discussing an issue (one of many)…
-
The Gentile Conversion
Conversions in Acts, Part 5, Peter’s P.O.V. Introduction As we discussed in the previous article, the conversion of Cornelius was extremely important as he was the first Gentile to be converted; this was ten years after the day of Pentecost. For this to happen, though, Peter and some other Jews needed to be prepared for…
-
Let’s Go to Worship!
Introduction In Psalms 122:1 it reads, I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” This should be a Christian’s attitude every first day of the week. Yet for some it seems like a burden; “Worship again? We just went last week. How often do we have to go?…
-
God’s Filling Station
Introduction When your car runs low on gas, you pull into a gas station or, as some call it, a filling station. In addition, you can pick up snacks and drinks to help reach your next destination. When your body runs low on energy, you sleep at night and eat food during the day. This…
-
The Gentile Conversion
Conversion in Acts, Part 5, Cornelius’ P.O.V. Introduction We come to a very significant event in all of history; when Gentiles are permitted to be saved from their sins and added to the body of Christ (Acts 2:41,47; Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22-23). It’s been about ten years since the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles…
The Christian Caravan 