Fresh out of the gate on the day of Pentecost, the new believers were radical, committed, conscientious, and passionate. According to the Book of Acts, at first people were added to their numbers and then greatly multiplied. Their reputation for zealous reproduction of disciples earned them a reputation for turning their world upside down. Outsiders called them Christians meaning “Little Christs”. God wants more than belief and worship in church. He wants faith and love in action outside of the church. These early radicals were committed! It was a cause worth living for and it was a cause worth dying for, so these disciples became great disciple makers.
“In the last days,” God says, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.” The book of Acts details the mighty outpouring of...
Part of the role of the Holy Spirit is to lead us into truth and prompt us to follow Jesus. Just as yielding at...
Sirs,” he said, “I believe there is trouble ahead if we go on—shipwreck, loss of cargo, injuries, and danger to our lives.” —Acts 27:10....