The tragic end of Ananias and Sapphira comes as an anticlimactic turn in the life of the fledgling church. Just prior to their demise, the community of believers were of “one heart and soul.” They shared their resources freely, and the apostles bore powerful witness “to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus” with “great grace…upon … Continue reading Understanding God’s Judgment on Ananias and Sapphira
The First Christians Respond to the Rage Against God and Christ in Acts 4:24-30
The first Christians faced an unparalleled crisis. Peter and John were ordered by the Sanhedrin to cease teaching in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:1-4:22).[1] This censuring from the court posed a significant dilemma upon the disciples as such present profound implications upon Christ assignment for them to be His witnesses from Jerusalem to the … Continue reading The First Christians Respond to the Rage Against God and Christ in Acts 4:24-30
Understanding Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sin in Acts 2:37-41
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). [1] The apostle Peter gave this call to those who heard the proclamation of the good news concerning the death, resurrection, and ascension … Continue reading Understanding Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sin in Acts 2:37-41
The Era of Promise: An Overview of the Old Testament
The Bible reveals to us God’s promises, commandments, and works. God’s people are well off to be fully knowledgeable of the Scriptures. The Scriptures are “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” and they are a source of life transformation, making us “complete, equipped for every good work” (1 Tim. … Continue reading The Era of Promise: An Overview of the Old Testament
C.S. Lewis: “The Divine labour to redeem the world cannot be certain of succeeding as regards every individual soul. Some will not be redeemed”
[I]t was admitted that the pain which alone could rouse the bad man to a knowledge that all was not well, might also lead to a final and unrepented rebellion. And it has been admitted throughout that man has free will and that all gifts to him are therefore two edged. From these premises it … Continue reading C.S. Lewis: “The Divine labour to redeem the world cannot be certain of succeeding as regards every individual soul. Some will not be redeemed”
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