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Acts and Faith Global Ministries
We recently voted to allow Faith Global Ministries (FGM) to expand its scope to include being a sending agency. In the meeting where that vote took place, we explained that FGM would serve both missionaries and the sending churches. In … Continue reading
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2 Minutes in Acts
We are almost half way through the book of Acts. I thought I would offer this week a two minute recap of where we have been and how Acts could be impacting our lives. Here are five questions from the … Continue reading
Acts and Baptism: Implications for Parents
Have you noticed that the subject of baptism comes up frequently in Acts? Maybe what is most surprising is how quickly the baptism occurs after conversion. In many cases, the answer is moments (like Philipp with the Eunuch), and in … Continue reading
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Acts and Ethnicity
The sermon this past week focused on Acts 8 and the persecution of the early church. We know from our previous study in Acts that the gospel was going to spread from Jerusalem to all Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost … Continue reading
Acts and the Religious Leaders
The text for last Sunday’s sermon, Acts 5:12-42, found Jesus’ followers at odds once again with the religious leaders. So I thought I would offer a little reminder that the Bible presents a very consistent message regarding the religious leaders … Continue reading
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Acts and the Fear of the Lord
In Acts 5, which we studied this past Sunday, we saw great fear coming over the people in two instances (in v. 5 “great fear came over all who heard of it” and in v. 11 “great fear came over … Continue reading
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Acts and the Old Testament
If you are keeping up with the study plan laid out in this series, then you already have an awesome study tool for the book of Acts. You have an outline, a one sentence summary for your outline, and a … Continue reading
The Outline of Acts
In the previous post, Reading Acts for All It’s Worth, I encouraged us to read Acts as a historical narrative. Acts tells a story. Of course, it is part of the larger story line of Scripture, but Acts has a wonderful story … Continue reading
Reading Acts For All It’s Worth
Beginning Sunday July 10, Pastor Viars will be leading our church through a study of the book of Acts. I thought some of you might appreciate a little guidance to prepare you for this very important study. So here are … Continue reading
Acts and the Law: Explaining the Requirements Placed on the Gentiles in Acts 15
Last Sunday we studied Acts 15. Pastor Viars spoke about how Acts 15 helps us learn about discerning the will of God. With those truths already in mind, I would like us to revisit the text to think more broadly … Continue reading →