Salvation

If I Be Lifted Up!

John 12:32- And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” NKJV I was in church this week when I heard a minister say, “If I be lifted up, He said, I will draw all men to me!” Along with the rest of the congregation, I said, “Amen.” He was speaking of lifting up Jesus’Continue reading “If I Be Lifted Up!”

Turn the World!

Acts 17:6 – But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. NKJV Paul’s mission in life was to bring as many people as he could to the saving knowledge of Jesus. EverywhereContinue reading “Turn the World!”

Acts 15:1- And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” NKJV Recently, I read a poem by Langston Hughes titled “Salvation”. In the poem, Langston describes how his auntie wants him to be saved. Her church is having a big revival service. Every nightContinue reading “Salvation”

Stand Up Straight!

Acts 14:1- Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. NKJV Paul and Barnabas have made their way to Iconium. They went to the synagogue, as was their custom, to preach and teach the gospelContinue reading “Stand Up Straight!”

Called to the Carpet!

Acts 11:2-3- And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, saying, “You went into uncircumcised men and ate with them!” What a wonderful way to start the New Year! My dearest family and friends, welcome to 2025! Peter was an apostle to the Jews. He spent all of his time with the Jewish people,Continue reading “Called to the Carpet!”

Healings Continue!

Acts 9:32-Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. NKJV Paul had a dramatic conversion in Damascus. He began his ministry by preaching in Damascus, though many were hesitant to trust him. However, the Jews were not as skeptical aboutContinue reading “Healings Continue!”

What Will It Take?

Acts 8:30-31- So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. Amazing things happen in our lives when God is involved. ThingsContinue reading “What Will It Take?”

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!”

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!”

Creation Groans! Repost!

Romans 8:19- “ For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. NKJV Recently my pastor preached from this text. It was the first time I heard a message similar to this post and I was truly blessed by it. It is because of his message that I amContinue reading “Creation Groans! Repost!”