ACTS 10:34-48 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (17)

“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes… He will glorify Me.” (John 16:14) "While Peter was still speaking these words (exalting Jesus) the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message."  Here we see that … Continue reading

ACTS 10 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (16)

GOD IN NOT ONE TO SHOW PARTIALITY – ALL SAINTS IN ONE FAMILY (THE CHURCH) – GOD IS NOT PREJUDICED – BUT PRIDEFUL MAN IS  From Adam and Eve, to all who lived before Abraham and the Jewish nation, even … Continue reading

ACTS 9:32-10:48 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (15)

SIX PRINCIPLES MODELED BY PETER FOR EFFECTIVE PERSONAL MINISTRY I am following an outline used by John MacArthur and adding my own comments on Acts 9:32-43 which includes a very brief overview of chapter 10. We will study Acts 10 … Continue reading

ACTS 9:20-31 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (14)

JESUS THE LIFE-CHANGER IS STILL DOING SURPRISING ACTS TODAY; IN THE WORLD, THE CHURCH AND IN OUR LIVES As we continue our study of the amazing conversion and total reversal of Paul's life – from the church's greatest enemy to … Continue reading

REVELATION 12 SATAN AT WAR WITH MAN & GOD – KNOW YOUR ENEMY AND KNOW YOUR GOD

September 2011 Dear Friends, First of all we must realize that Satan is no match for God. It is not as if two equal powers were fighting and the outcome is uncertain. Satan is a creature created by God and … Continue reading

ACTS 9:1-20 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (13)

THE CONVERSION AND TRANSFORMATION OF SAUL (PAUL) – RE-CREATION NOT RENOVATION "Though you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me, declares the Lord God." (Jer. 2:22) "Can an Ethiopian change … Continue reading

ACTS 8:26-40 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (12)

 RUDDER DOWN, SAILS UP – OPEN AND OBEDIENT TO GOD'S EXTRAORDINARY GUIDANCE ["What does God want us to learn from this passage? Why did He put it in Scripture? "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for … Continue reading

ACTS 8:1-8 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (11)

WITNESSING THROUGH SUFFERING AND BEING INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF EVANGELISM "Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him (Stephen) to death.  And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout … Continue reading

REVELATION 11:2-19 AND I WILL GIVE POWER TO MY TWO WITNESSES, AND THEY WILL PROPHECY: REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

August 2011 Dear Friends, "They (the Gentiles under the dominion of Antichrist) will trample on the holy city for 42 months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth." … Continue reading

ACTS 6:9-7:60 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

A MAN CALLED STEPHEN (2) – READY, WILLING AND AVAILABLE FOR THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH HIS LIVE "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and … Continue reading

ACTS 6:1-7 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

a man called stephen – ready, willing and available for the work of the holy spirit through his life At this point in the newly born church we see the need for organizing man-power (the body of Christ) to accommodate … Continue reading

ACTS 5:17-6:1 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (9)

"Go, stand (firm) and speak to the people ….the whole message of this Life."  "But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy." The religious … Continue reading

ACTS 9:1-20 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (13)

THE CONVERSION AND TRANSFORMATION OF SAUL (PAUL) – RE-CREATION NOT RENOVATION "Though you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me, declares the Lord God." (Jer. 2:22) "Can an Ethiopian change … Continue reading

ACTS 8:26-40 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (12)

 RUDDER DOWN, SAILS UP – OPEN AND OBEDIENT TO GOD'S EXTRAORDINARY GUIDANCE ["What does God want us to learn from this passage? Why did He put it in Scripture? "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for … Continue reading

ACTS 8:1-8 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (11)

WITNESSING THROUGH SUFFERING AND BEING INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF EVANGELISM "Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him (Stephen) to death.  And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout … Continue reading

REVELATION 11:2-19 AND I WILL GIVE POWER TO MY TWO WITNESSES, AND THEY WILL PROPHECY: REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

August 2011 Dear Friends, "They (the Gentiles under the dominion of Antichrist) will trample on the holy city for 42 months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth." … Continue reading

ACTS 6:9-7:60 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

A MAN CALLED STEPHEN (2) – READY, WILLING AND AVAILABLE FOR THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH HIS LIVE "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and … Continue reading

ACTS 6:1-7 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

a man called stephen – ready, willing and available for the work of the holy spirit through his life At this point in the newly born church we see the need for organizing man-power (the body of Christ) to accommodate … Continue reading

ACTS 5:17-6:1 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (9)

"Go, stand (firm) and speak to the people ….the whole message of this Life."  "But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy." The religious … Continue reading

ACTS 4:32-5:16 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (8)

Charity, generosity, truth and unity VERSUS selfishness, greed, lying and hypocrisy Here in this account we see the newly formed church at its best and worst. We have the great example of charity, generosity, truth and unity among all the … Continue reading

REVELATION 11:1-13 – ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED

July 2011 Dear Friends,          Between the sixth seal, sixth trumpet and sixth bowl judgment there are interludes and/or some parenthetical material before the final (seventh) judgment occurs in each one of these. This interlude runs from 10:1 to 11:14 just … Continue reading

ACTS 4:1-31 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (7)

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the … Continue reading

ACTS 3 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (6)

"Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Since this passage involves the controversial subject of supernatural healing let me share Ken … Continue reading

ACTS 2:5-47 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (5) THE DYNAMITE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT & THE EXPLOSION OF THE GOSPEL

5 "Now there were Jews living (gathered/staying) in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred (rushing wind), the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak … Continue reading

“HOW LONG, O LORD, HOLY AND TRUE, WILL YOU REFRAIN FROM JUDGING AND AVENGING OUR BLOOD?” REV. 6:10. “THERE WILL BE DELAY NO LONGER.” REV. 10:6

Dear Friends, The angel and the little book – (please read Revelation 10). Who is this angel? In Revelation 12:7-9 it states that Michael and the Lord's angels prevail over Satan and the fallen angels.  Thus, Michael is shown to … Continue reading

ACTS 2:1-4 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (4) THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE FILLING(S) OF THE HOLY S

“John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” (Acts 1:5) “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a … Continue reading

ACTS 2:1-4 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (4) THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE FILLING(S) OF THE SPIRIT

"John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." (Acts 1:5) "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a … Continue reading