The two leading cities of Palestine represented the clash of two cultures. Jerusalem had a long history of a Jewish religion that had gone bad. Caesarea represented pagan culture and Roman domination. Naturally speaking, it would be impossible for the struggling new Church of Jerusalem to bridge the gulf separating the two. But God is a God of the impossible!
#7 - God's Purpose for the Church
The Book of Acts Series
February 12, 2021 • Steve Gallagher
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#1 - The Commission of the Church
January 1, 2021 • Steve Gallagher
Prior to His ascension, Jesus gave a mission statement to His disciples, explaining to them what they were to do and how and where it was to happen. This work that He began would now continue through the agency of the Holy Spirit. Although Peter and Paul would be the prominent ministers in the book of Acts, they would not be the central character; that position was reserved for Christ alone.
#2 - The Birth of the Church
January 8, 2021 • Steve Gallagher
Jesus ascended to His throne 40 days after His death. The following ten days were spent in intense prayer and waiting upon the Lord by the 120 followers He left behind. Then "suddenly" on the Day of Pentecost, Jesus fulfilled His promise to baptize them with the Holy Spirit and fire! The effects in the spiritual realm and on the city of Jerusalem would change the course of world history.
#3 - The Growth of the Church
January 15, 2021 • Steve Gallagher
The first order of business for the apostles after Pentecost was discipling and organizing 3,000 new believers! It was a time of great excitement as God's Spirit moved freely through the primitive Church. One day, the Lord healed a lame man through Peter and John. Then came a stirring message--adding another 2,000 believers to the burgeoning Church--followed by opposition of the enemy. But the disciples refused to be intimidated or to stifle their testimony of the Messiah.