This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch…Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great … Read the rest
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name. Every day in the temple, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the … Read the rest
Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common. (Acts 4:32)
As we read about the … Read the rest
But Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” Then, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, … Read the rest
When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ … Read the rest
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
Jesus spent the 40 days … Read the rest
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
We live in a world in flux. Seasons change, fortunes change and people change. But Jesus never changes. Jesus, who died over 2,000 years ago to save us, … Read the rest
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. (Hebrews 12:28-29)
Our lives can be fairly … Read the rest
These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance, greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth. (Hebrews 11:13)
Look around … Read the rest
For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14)
Once and for all. Jesus paid our debt on the cross once and for all. So now, when God sees us, He sees Jesus’ perfection in … Read the rest