In Acts 11, Hellenistic believers spread the gospel beyond Jews in Antioch, prompting Barnabas and Saul to teach, leading to a diverse, mission-focused church that exemplified generosity and growth.
The conversion of Cornelius highlights a pivotal moment for the early church, demonstrating the importance of God's grace over tradition. Peter's calm response to criticism transformed opposition into praise for God's inclusivity.
In Acts 10, as two men seek God, He reveals His plan to make it known that the Gospel of Jesus the Gospel if for All People. This post provides free commentary to assist you in your studying of Acts 10.
Series Recap and a Look Forward Welcome back to our mini-series. Last week, we answered, "Is Jesus' resurrection important?" Through the Bible, we discovered that if Jesus didn't rise from the dead, it meant that he wasn't the Christ - the Son of God, and therefore, we are still lost in our sin and are... Continue Reading →
Introduction My family and I had to make a trip to Lowe's Hardware while on vacation to Oak Island in July. Despite it being hot enough to fry an egg on the asphalt, the store had already begun displaying its fall outdoor decor. As you walked through the automatic sliding doors, your eyes couldn't help... Continue Reading →
With four children, sometimes I feel as if I am more of a referee than a parent. I guess one could make the argument that being an effective referee is part of parenting, though. Regardless of how you view the role of referee in relationship to parenting, I often find myself quoting Jesus when trying... Continue Reading →