How does the Holy Spirit act in the world? The Scriptures seem to indicate that His ministries extend to both believers and unbelievers, but what does that actually involve?
“In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” (Genesis 22:18). God keeps His promises. As Acts unfolds we learn precisely how this promise is fulfilled.
John 13 marks a significant shift in Jesus' ministry. He's done numerous public signs to prove that He is the Christ and that it is through Him that one may have life. He now shifts to something different.
Who are you in Christ? Have you forgotten? It is easy to forget what Scripture says about us. Memorizing specific identity affirmations from Scripture can be a great help in your walk with Christ.
Sometimes things don't go exactly as we imagine them going. However, God is faithful. We must trust and hope in Him, looking to Him alone for the provision of the Good.
How do you share the Gospel with someone who has never heard it? Some approaches start by talking about things like sin, salvation, redemption, and judgement. However, these concepts are often foreign to the modern man. Maybe it would be better to contextualize the Gospel by using concepts that are more familiar.
After Pentecost it was time for the apostles to take the Gospel beyond Judea into Samaria, and eventually into the ends of the earth. Now that the disciples had seen the risen Lord and received power through the Holy Spirit, they couldn't stop from sharing the Good News.