Acts 2:25-35, concerning the Holy Spirit part 12 of 14
Author: R New
I'm a 1959 Baby Boomer which has allowed me to see drastic changes in the Christian landscape. I grew up going to Church every Sunday, in those days the Bible still had strong roots in America. In my 20's, I participated with the Church in public meetings. There were about eight of us who would go out to a street corner or public park to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There were horns, a bass drum, singing, and a short Salvation message from the Bible. Suddenly, that all changed. The city passed ordinances to prohibit that type of public "solicitation." Today, it seems almost illegal to mention the Gospel to the younger generation.
I retired at the age of 62. As a person living for the testimony of Jesus Christ, I always felt like a salmon swimming against the current. Work was always a struggle between trying to be a decent individual while dealing with "progressive" and "left wing" changes at the workplace.
It's clear that there is a force in the world that is quietly eliminating the Gospel of Jesus Christ while making Christians look like enemies of humanity. At the same time, there is a force in the world that has power over physiology and is able to form thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is definitely against Jesus Christ.
John 3:16 is something I always want to cling to, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." I know the suffering of spiritual assault that hinders a constructive lifestyle & when frustration & anger seems to be the sole option - I know we can survive through the Cross of Christ. We have a home in the Kingdom of Heaven waiting for us.
Intoxicated all day with music to enliven the mood.
Isaiah 5:11-12
Jesus Christ put to death through lawlessness but God resurrected Him to eternal life.
Acts 2:22-24, concerning the Holy Spirit part 11 of 14
The vineyard should grow good grapes but instead grows wild grapes.
Isaiah 5:1-7
Blood, fire, vapor of smoke, sun darkened, moon to blood, and Salvation for whoever calls on Jesus.
Acts 2:19-21, concerning the Holy Spirit part 10 of 14
Mount Zion, our Heavenly home, and world’s use of geoengineering to combat the Fourth Plague of global warming.
Isaiah 4:2-6
Holy Spirit given to all people: Prophesy, dreams, and visions.
Acts 2:17-18, concerning the Holy Spirit part 9 of 14
Sensuality used to lure people away from Jesus Christ, leading to desolation.
Isaiah 3:16-4:1
The pouring out of the Holy Spirit was prophesied about.
Acts 2:14-16, concerning the Holy Spirit part 8 of 14
Vineyard is eaten up, the poor oppressed, and God enters into judgment.
Isaiah 3:13-15