Riot in Ephesus—-System of today’s god is threatened by Jesus Christ

Acts 19:23-41 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Introduction to the goddess Diana a.k.a. Artemis.The topic of Acts 19:23-41 is the goddess Diana, also known as the goddess Artemis. She was known asthe goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, … Continue reading Riot in Ephesus—-System of today’s god is threatened by Jesus Christ

In Ephesus—Function of the Holy Spirit and Demonic Attacks

Acts 19:1-22 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues? Being rejected by the Jewish people, Paul preached the Gospel in the school … Continue reading In Ephesus—Function of the Holy Spirit and Demonic Attacks

A short stop in Ephesus: A warm reception for Paul: Priscilla and Aquila meet Apollos

Acts 18:19-28 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. A warm reception in Ephesus for Paul. Apollos grows in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ through Aquilla and Priscilla. A warm reception in Ephesus for Paul. "And he came to Ephesus, and … Continue reading A short stop in Ephesus: A warm reception for Paul: Priscilla and Aquila meet Apollos

In Corinth–Successes and rejections of spreading the testimony of Jesus.

Acts 18:1-17 Paul meets with fellow Christians who were forced out of Rome. Paul preaches to the Jewish people, who rejects Christ, so Paul goes to the Gentiles. A Jewish ruler comes to Christ and many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized. The Lord encouraged Paul to continue his ministry in Corinth. Jewish people … Continue reading In Corinth–Successes and rejections of spreading the testimony of Jesus.

In Athens—Proclaiming the unknown God to philosophers and reasoners.

Acts 17:16-34 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Paul preaches against worldly god. Philosophers said, “What does this babbler want to say?” Paul brought to the Areopagus to explain his "new" and "strange" doctrine. The Unknown God All people of this earth are … Continue reading In Athens—Proclaiming the unknown God to philosophers and reasoners.

In Berea–People believe and search Scriptures as protesters track down evangelists.

Acts 17:10-15 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and believing in Jesus Christ. Hostile culture tracks down the influencers of the way of Jesus Christ. Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and Believing in … Continue reading In Berea–People believe and search Scriptures as protesters track down evangelists.

In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.

Acts 17:1-9 Map showing where Thessalonica is. Paul describes Jesus and His resurrection from the Old Testament. Population riled up against the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers accused of harboring other Christians against the will of governing authorities. Security and safety taken away from Believers. Map showing where Thessalonica is."Now when they had passed through … Continue reading In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.

Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.

Acts 16:16-40 Demon cast out of servant giving false prophecies to amass wealth for her masters. Negative impact to the economy causes the whole community to come against Paul and Silas to imprison them. Singing praises to God, the earth quakes, and chains of prisoners are loosed. Salvation experienced by the keeper of the prison. … Continue reading Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.

Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus

Acts 16:11-15 "Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days." Acts 16:11-12 In Acts 16:6-10, Paul was in Troas when he had a … Continue reading Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus

Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.

Acts 16:6-10 Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit opens doors. Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia. Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit open doors."Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to … Continue reading Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.