New Culture Puts Down Helpful Deeds that Brings People to Christ

Acts 9:32-43 The woman spoken about in this post is a follower of the way of Jesus Christ. She is a kind and helpful person who is charitable to the poor. Her name is translated into the Hebrew language as Tabitha and the Hellenistic (Greek) language as Dorcas. When her death is talked about, the …

A Filthy Past but Living to Share the Gospel of Christ

Acts 9:20-31 Converted to Christ with a Lingering Bad Reputation. Conspiracy to Kill Conversions to Christ. Wolf in Sheep Clothing or Sinner Clothed in Holy Spirit? Spreading the Gospel in a "Right Wing," "Left Wing" Culture. Converted to Christ with a Lingering Bad Reputation.When a person receives the power of the Holy Spirit, the fiery …

Two Bomb Threats in Local Area, the Court House and Kenworth Truck Factory

I posted one paragraph, then copied and pasted both news stories, and comments from local residents. This is not made up, three bomb threats in the past week, and this post is about the last two. This is just twenty minutes or so from my front door, Chillicothe (Ross County). Every day it's something violent …

Receive Sight and Receive the Holy Spirit

Acts 9:10-20 Holy Spirit Gives Instruction to Restore Sight. From Being a Terror to an Instrument of God. Receive Sight and be Filled with the Holy Spirit. Gospel Preached that Jesus is the Son of God. Holy Spirit Gives Instruction to Restore Sight.Ananias was one of the followers of Christ who was on Saul's arrest …

Mail of Christ’s Followers is Tracked, Light of Jesus Christ is Seen

Acts 9:1-9 Saul was sifting through all the letters sent to a specific church in search of the followers of Jesus Christ. He must have gotten an eye full because he started on his way to the suspected church to make arrests. I believe that he was thinking about what was written in those letters …

Local Walmart, Enter at Your Own Risk?

I wrote a couple paragraphs before copying and posting both news articles. "I have given them your Word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world." John 17:14 We who live for Jesus Christ have God's Word by which to live, but the …

Holy Spirit Draws Believers to those Searching the Scripture

Acts 8:26-40 When speaking about the Holy Spirit, there is one very important thing to remember, the Holy Spirit is taken out of the way and the "lawless one is revealed." The mark of the beast is in the world today and we see the lawlessness around the world. The Holy Spirit was holding the …

The Holy Spirit is Beyond the Reach of Personal Enrichment

Acts 8:14-25 Devote Life to Jesus Christ. Can't Offer Things in Exchange for the Holy Spirit. A Heart Right with God Receives the Holy Spirit. Turn Away from UnGodly Thoughts. Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Devote Life to Jesus Christ.I was baptized in an Ohio creek called Paint Creek, but it wasn't a pleasant …

Women of High Standing Stirred Up Against Bible Teachings

Acts 13:49-52 "The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standingand the leading men of the city.They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their region." "God-fearing women" refers to those who were OK in the eyes of the Jewish authorities …

Incarnation of the Mark of the Beast

Acts 8:9-13 Incarnation of the Mark of the Beast.Simon had all the characteristics of someone living by the incarnation of the mark of the beast. He amazed all the people with his sorcery, just like it is written, "The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast." Revelation 13:3b. Simon boasted great things, and all …