The life and ministry of Jesus, as depicted in the Gospels, culminates in a series of ascents – a journey from earthly existence to heavenly glory. He ascends to Jerusalem, to Skull Hill, onto the cross, from death to life, to the Mount of Olives, and ultimately, into heaven. However, as Luke emphasizes in Acts 1:1, this was merely the …
Pentecost: A Spirit-Empowered Life
Something very unique happened fifty days after the Jewish Passover recorded in Acts 2. That’s when God chose to birth the church (ekklesia), the “Body of Christ,” the first human beings ever “born again of incorruptible seed” – which means it is permanent! What a celebration when Jesus’ mother and his disciples were among the “about 120,” followed that day …
God’s Witness to His Witnesses
As Christians, we are given the task, privilege, and honor of being witnesses for God. We are to share His Word and His love with the world, leading others to Him and introducing them to His grace and mercy. But, how often do we take the time to consider what God is saying to His witnesses? What does He have …
Pentecost
This day is celebrated to designate what happened in Acts 2 when for the first time God made it available for human beings to be born again of incorruptible seed and filled with the gift of holy spirit, the divine nature of God and His Son. On that day, people were instantly and permanently equipped with the same power that …
What Is Speaking In Tongues and Why Does God Say To Do It?
What is speaking in tongues and why does God say in 1 Corinthians 14:5 that He would like each Christian to do it? No doubt that is a question that has been asked by millions of Christians throughout the centuries and we believe that knowing the answer is vital for maximizing the quality of one’s life as a follower of the Lord …
Speaking In Tongues
What is speaking in tongues and why does God say in 1 Corinthians 14:5 that He would like each Christian to do it? No doubt that is a question that has been asked by millions of Christians through the centuries and knowing the answer is vital if a believer is going to maximize the quality of his life as a follower of …
