No Other Name!

Acts 4:12- Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” NKJV In my last post, I interrupted my study to express my absolute joy at the majesty of God’s creation. However, in this post, I return to the study ofContinue reading “No Other Name!”

Bless the Lord, O My Soul!

Psalm 103:1- Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! NKJV Wonderful Jesus! My family and I just returned from vacationing in the state of Arizona. And of course, what is a visit to Arizona that doesn’t include the Grand Canyon! It was majestic! But in the city of Sedona, where weContinue reading “Bless the Lord, O My Soul!”

Using His Name!

Acts 3:6- Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” NKJV When I began this study, I began with the fact that I believe this book is about the Acts of the Holy Spirit, more thanContinue reading “Using His Name!”

Put it to the Test! Revised!

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV put-it-to-the-test_.mp3 In this letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is full of advice. His advice is more accurately called exhortations, or words of encouragement meant to push theContinue reading “Put it to the Test! Revised!”

Growing Through Fellowship

Acts 2:42- And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. NKJV We’re still in chapter 2 of Acts, and a lot of things have happened. First, the Spirit of God comes in like a mighty rushing wind baptizing the disciples and they speak in new tongues. Then,Continue reading “Growing Through Fellowship”

It’s For Today!

Acts 2:4- “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” NKJV and-they-spoke-with-tongues_.mp3 My last post found me with too much to say and too little space to say it in. Needless to say, this is a love topic for me. Today,Continue reading “It’s For Today!”

But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!

Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. KJV but-you-shall-receive-power_.mp3 In Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples: Behold, I send theContinue reading “But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!”

Happy Father’s Day!

Proverbs 20:7-The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. NKJV I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Father’s Day! I hope you and your family will enjoy the word that you hear in church and that it will encourage you. I also hope that you will not be forgotten by your familyContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day!”

A Dad Worth Emulating!

Acts 10:1-2-There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. Cornelius has always been a fascinating individual to me, and if you have followed me for any length ofContinue reading “A Dad Worth Emulating!”

The Bridge

Acts 1:1- The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. NKJV In today’s post, I will begin a study of the book of Acts. The book is often called the Acts of the Apostles, but some refer to it as the Acts of the Holy Spirit, a titleContinue reading “The Bridge”