Tag: Baptism
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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…
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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…
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Saul of Tarsus, continued
Conversions in Acts Introduction In our previous article, we met Saul who was destined to destroy that which was known at The Way. On the way to Damascus, he encountered The Lord and was instructed to go into the city where he would be told what he must do. We learned that just because he…
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The Ethiopian Eunuch
Conversion in Acts, Part 3 Introduction In our next conversion, the second half of Acts 8, we see Philip talking with a man who traveled hundreds of miles to worship in Jerusalem. He’s on his way home and, while he’s traveling, he’s reading aloud from scriptures. We can safely say that this man had a…
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Simon and The Samaritans
Conversions in Acts, Part 2 Introduction The next conversion listed in Acts is that of the Lame Man in Acts 3. However, since we thoroughly covered his conversion in the miracles’ series, we’ll move to the next one found in Acts 8:5-25. This takes place after the martyrdom of Steven in Acts 7 when we…
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They Need What They Deny
Introduction There are so many people out there that consistently deny something to be true. They constantly believe the opposite when many proofs show the contrary. They Need Baptism to be Essential For example, certain denominational groups believe that baptism isn’t essential for salvation. They say, “it’s an outward sign of an inward grace.” And…
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The 3000 on Pentecost
Conversions in Acts, Part 1 Introduction Jesus had just ascended back into heaven to be seated at the right hand of God, The Father. Then ten days later, on Pentecost, the world, as they knew it, changed again; as the church was brought into existence. Most of the Jews who traveled hundreds of miles for…
The Christian Caravan 