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. →

Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers

Acts 15:22-35 Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ. Content of the letter sent to the non-Jewish Believers. Rejoicing, strength and encouragement.. Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ."Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men … Continue reading Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers →

Shy Away from Materialism to Live for Jesus Christ

Acts 20:33-35 Shy Away from Materialism and Help the Weak.Why all the fuss over whether someone has a lot of money or possessions? Humanism does not recognize Divine rewards, only tangible things such as money and possessions. Those who govern by the mark of the beast discards anything Divine related to eternal rewards through Jesus … Continue reading Shy Away from Materialism to Live for Jesus Christ →

Council at Jerusalem–Liberty Through Jesus Christ not Human Standards

Acts 14:27-15:21 "...but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God." Romans 2:29 "So, in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:26-27 Paul reports of how God opened the … Continue reading Council at Jerusalem–Liberty Through Jesus Christ not Human Standards →

Derbe, and the return to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch in Pisidia: Sharing and Encouragement through the Gospel of Jesus Christ

I Saw People as Trees

Mark 8:22-25 It's obvious to me that Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs are used to make people live by the mark of the beast. They give positive reinforcement by giving needs to those who say, "Yes," to the mark, and they withhold needs to those who say, "No," to the mark. I remember when I was … Continue reading I Saw People as Trees →

In Lystra–Worshipping Men as Gods After Seeing Physical Healing

Acts 14:8-20 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Healing of the man who was crippled from birth. People in Lystra believed that gods came down in the likeness of men. Proclamation that everyone has the same human nature in need of the … Continue reading In Lystra–Worshipping Men as Gods After Seeing Physical Healing →

In Iconium—-Poisoned Minds with Conspiracy to Persecute the Way of Christ

Acts 14:1-7 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Multitudes believe in Christ Jesus and minds are poisoned against the Gospel. Paul and Barnabas remain with the new Christians to strengthen them in the way of Jesus Christ. Violent conspiracy against Paul and … Continue reading In Iconium—-Poisoned Minds with Conspiracy to Persecute the Way of Christ →