Benevolent Community (Acts 4:32-37)

“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.” (Acts 4:32, AV) In the world today, we see many who are in need. We also have theseContinue reading “Benevolent Community (Acts 4:32-37)”

Civil Disobedience (Acts 4:13-22)

“But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:19-20, NIV) Currently in our country, we seem to be moving towards a time when believers will have to make aContinue reading “Civil Disobedience (Acts 4:13-22)”

Powerful Communication (Acts 4:13)

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13, AV) Often in the church, many have the view that ministry is for the professional ministers, that is those whoContinue reading “Powerful Communication (Acts 4:13)”

Combating Syncretism (Acts 4:12)

“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12, ESV) The first time I confronted this, I was a church planter and pastor in Savannah Georgia. A person came to our worship service and afterwards told meContinue reading “Combating Syncretism (Acts 4:12)”

Being Spirit Filled (Acts 4:8; Eph. 5:18)

“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” (Ephesians 5:18–19, AV) The previous devotion, mentioned the necessity of believers being Spirit filled. Sadly, many people do not understandContinue reading “Being Spirit Filled (Acts 4:8; Eph. 5:18)”

Spiritual Opposition (Acts 4:1-4)

“And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it wasContinue reading “Spiritual Opposition (Acts 4:1-4)”

Experiencing Refreshing (Acts 3:19-20)

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:” (Acts 3:19–20, AV) During my life, I have had some pretty dirty and miserable jobs. Early on,Continue reading “Experiencing Refreshing (Acts 3:19-20)”

Ignorance Is No Excuse (Acts 3:13-19)

“And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the timesContinue reading “Ignorance Is No Excuse (Acts 3:13-19)”