From Acts 27-28 On his way sailing to Rome, Paul and his companions encounter a tempestuous wind. The ship is blown for days and the men aboard begin to give up hope. The Lord encourages [ Read More … ]
In this book James Dunn, one of the chief proponents of the New Perspective looks into baptism of the Spirit. It’s a study which engages in a multifaceted discussion with Roman Catholic, Protestant and Pentecostal [ Read More … ]
From Acts 21-23 Today’s passage gives us a glimpse into the politics and the complexities involved in Paul’s ministry. Paul was doing his best to get along with the Jews in difficult circumstances. This post [ Read More … ]
From Acts 16-17 Paul and Silas are put into prison. God sends an earthquake and all the prisoners are miraculously freed. Rather than try and escape Paul calls out to the jailer who was about [ Read More … ]
From Acts 11-13 In Antioch we see the first Gentile church. Barnabas and Saul come in to teach a large and growing church. It was at this church that believers first were given the name [ Read More … ]
From Acts 7-8 A man named Simon sees the apostles laying their hands on a group of people and them receiving the Holy Spirit. He wants this power for himself so he offers the apostles [ Read More … ]
6 Purely Psychological Effects of Washing Your Hands http://www.spring.org.uk/2013/10/6-purely-psychological-effects-of-washing-your-hands.php
From Acts 1-3 Jesus is about to ascend into heaven. He gives his disciples some parting instructions. They are to be his witnesses and share the good news from Jerusalem to the ends of the [ Read More … ]
From John 16-18 Jesus is about to leave the disciples. But He tells them He will leave in order to send the Helper. This is to their advantage. The Spirit of truth will enable them [ Read More … ]
Did you know that the most common name for Israel’s God in the Old Testament is . . . ? No it’s not “God” (smarty pants). It’s a bit more complicated then that and—as with [ Read More … ]