One of the major themes in the book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. Acts is an important book for us; it describes the birth and growth of the New Testament church, of which we are a part if we have placed our faith in Christ …
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Lessons From A Martyr
Isn’t it curious how churches distinguish themselves by their names? The name usually reveals something about the people who originally chose to gather, and why they chose to establish a new local body. You’ll find words like living, first, new, hope, faith, pleasant, evangelical, family, covenant, community, victory, union, true, etc., etc., not to mention …
Are You Washed?
Today’s read of John 13 begins the final third of the book, which largely covers the three or four days surrounding the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This chapter opens with Jesus celebrating that final Passover with His disciples – the last supper. Two people are featured in this chapter (aside from Jesus): Peter, …
In Spirit And In Truth
As a teenager, I attended a church that while not Pentecostal in name, was a place where God’s Spirit was welcomed, worshipped, and actively at work. There were a lot of outward expressions among the worshippers – shouting, standing, weeping and crying, hands raised upward, etc. I witnessed more than a few being “carried away …
The Ultimate Do-Over
Have you ever wished for a “do-over?” What a great concept! If we’re living and breathing it is inevitable: we are going to do some things we wish we could “do-over.” Sometimes it’s the small things. We go to bed feeling far too full; we really wish we could back up and NOT eat that …
The Way Of The Word 