Posts Tagged: Holy Spirit

Acts 8:28 – Reading the Prophet Isaiah

When someone is faithful to the Lord, He can do astounding things through that willingness to obey. Philip was such a man, who was mighty in his deeds because of his purposeful dedication to Christ. One such incident that happened because of his love for God is often recounted, and it gives us a valuable…

Acts 8:15 – Not Yet Fallen

he issue of how the Holy Spirit works is one that many have contended for years. I get it that people read the Scriptures in different ways and come up with interpretations at odds with each other.  Still, it seems to me that when we use some logic in certain passages, that should give us…

Acts 7:54 – They Ground Their Teeth

An anti-God spirit runs deep throughout the world.  It is true that each human being made in the image of God has what some have termed “a God-shaped hole” in his heart, and the one who fills it with the love of Christ will receive abundantly over and above what he expects.  However, there is…

Acts 4:32 – Everything in Common

People have a tendency to make Scripture say and prove whatever they want it to mean. It doesn’t matter whether they’re talking about homosexuality, the character of God, social justice, socialism, or any of a number of other ideas that permeate the world.  Of course, just because someone takes verses out of context doesn’t make…

Acts 3:15 – You Killed the Author of Life

Following the astounding events at Pentecost, Jesus’ apostles walked in the power of the Spirit.  They were given power from on high through the Spirit Baptism, and this gave them the means to be bold in Jesus’ Name.  The Lord had taught them for three and a half years, He had opened their minds to…

Acts 2:21 – Everyone Who Calls

Following the crucifixion of Jesus and His rising from the grave, He met with His disciples, telling them to wait in Jerusalem because they would be imbued with power from on high.  Indeed, as they met and prayed, the Holy Spirit came upon them, filling them with the power and authority of God Himself.  In…