Acts 12:1-5 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Herod harasses the church and kills the Apostle James. Herod imprisons Peter with plans to kill him. Herod harasses the church and kills the Apostle James."Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand … Continue reading Herod harasses the Church, kills James, and imprisons Peter.
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Persecuted, scattered, and famine struck.
Acts 11:19-30 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Persecuted and scattered Christians travel as far as Antioch in Syria. Barnabas brought Saul from Tarsus to Antioch at Syria. Barnabas and Saul deliver aid to the family of Christ during severe famine. Persecuted … Continue reading Persecuted, scattered, and famine struck.
Grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ and the criticism and scrutiny of the Jewish culture.
Acts 11:1-18 Jewish people contend with Peter in Jerusalem for associating with Gentiles. Peter explains the vision to call no person unclean whom God has cleansed. Jewish people contend with Peter in Jerusalem for associating with Gentiles."Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of … Continue reading Grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ and the criticism and scrutiny of the Jewish culture.
Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit is for everyone everywhere.
Acts 10:24-48 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. The Gospel of Christ is for every person and nation. Cornelius shares why he sent for Peter. Peter shares that the God of Jesus Christ is for everyone. Infilling of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit is for everyone everywhere.
Opening the Door to Jesus Christ is More Important than Protocols
Acts 10:9-23 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Peter sees the vision of all kinds of animals, creeping things, and birds given for food. Peter welcomes the Roman Centurion's men into his home. Peter sees the vision of all kinds of animals, … Continue reading Opening the Door to Jesus Christ is More Important than Protocols
Cornelius, the devoted and good-hearted Roman centurion.
Acts 10:1-8 God-fearing and kind-hearted Roman centurion. Angel of the Lord speaks to Cornelius. Fearing God and Kind-Hearted."There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always." Acts 10:1-2 … Continue reading Cornelius, the devoted and good-hearted Roman centurion.
Peter heals a paralyzed man and raises Tabitha from the dead.
Acts 9:32-43 Peter heals a paralyzed man in Lydda. Tabitha, full of good works and charitable deeds, dies in Joppa. Peter came to Joppa from Lydda at the request of the friends of Tabitha. Peter raises Tabitha from the dead. Peter heals a paralyzed man in Lydda."Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts … Continue reading Peter heals a paralyzed man and raises Tabitha from the dead.
A filthy past but living to share the Gospel of Christ
Acts 9:20-31 Saul preached the Gospel of Christ with a lingering bad reputation. Conspiracy to kill Saul at the gates of the city. Disciple of Christ were afraid of Saul, so he was brought to the Apostles. Hellenists plotted to kill Saul after he spoke boldly in the name of Jesus. Saul preached the Gospel … Continue reading A filthy past but living to share the Gospel of Christ
Receive sight and receive the Holy Spirit
Acts 9:10-20 Ananias sent to Saul to enable him to receive his sight. Ananias feared Saul, the persecutor of the way of Jesus Christ, but the Lord reassured him. Ananias enabled Saul to receive his sight, and Saul is filled with the Holy Spirit. Ananias sent to Saul to enable him to receive his sight."Now … Continue reading Receive sight and receive the Holy Spirit
Breathing threats against followers of Jesus Christ and conversion to the way of Christ.
Acts 9:1-9 Authorization given to imprison the Gospel of Jesus Christ and all of Christianity. A Light shone around Paul, and he fell to the ground. Companions Hear but do not See. Authorization given to imprison the Gospel of Jesus Christ and all of Christianity."Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the … Continue reading Breathing threats against followers of Jesus Christ and conversion to the way of Christ.
Spiritual Society in Jesus Christ 