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What does it mean to give one’s life to Christ?
It’s a good question. Let us consider, what does one’s life consist of? Your body. Your mind. Your soul. That’s the components if you like, of what we are. Yet…
The Return to Antioch in Syria
‘They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to…
In the space of a day …
…They perform a healing miracle, followed by the crowd totally missing the point and welcoming them as Roman gods, followed by a vehement denial of such divinity and a trying…
In Pisidian Antioch this oration was met by comprehension by some, and angry rejection by others.
His oration was met by comprehension by some, and angry rejection by others. Sometimes they would have weeks and months before being actively persecuted, other times it would be almost…
Being a Christian at this time will not have been a mild option of lifestyle choices.
Soon the Church will come under fierce persecution, lasting for centuries, and being a Christian will have been on one hand extremely life threatening, but more so, life enhancing, sufficiently…
And that includes you
Remember when Stephen was killed, and the followers of the Way scattered like seeds under the persecution? Those scattered followers had been spreading the message only to Jews, for the…
I’d like to highlight a couple of vital points from this…
As well as the example of acting in faith, all parties not knowing why they were being brought together until God shows them through the act of himself. One. God…
While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision…
The men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate. ‘They called out, asking if Simon, who was known as Peter, was staying there.…
Meanwhile, the disciples are now doing rather well under the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
‘As Peter travelled the country he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bed ridden for eight years.…
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace.
‘It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in fear of the Lord.’ Acts 9:31 Living in fear of the Lord means living in…
Saul remember was already a priest…
He would know the Torah inside and out and off by heart, and also had heard many people speak of Jesus. Saul had heard the oration of Stephen, prior to…
So, Saul the persecutor is converted to Saul the helpless wreck.
And one wonders, could that have been his lot. Jesus has taken him out of the game, he’s no longer a threat to the new Church, he’s gone. Left to…
The (Deconstruction and) Conversion of Saul
‘Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that…
The Holy Spirit is able to guide the actions of those whom he indwells.
How is this done? Sometimes a feeling, sometimes a sort of nudge, and sometimes by the direct insertion of understanding. Sometimes by the bringing to awarenss of particular scripture. Sometimes…
And so the story grows…
Where’s what I think. Simon was fascinated by the apostles, had witnessed their doing of miraculous signs and healings, and knew what they did was real and what they said…
The story continues …
“Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin, to be questioned by the high priest. “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he…
On their release…
‘On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this they…
It Begins
Fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection the Holy Spirit arrives. This time comes to be known as Pentecost. Why this time? Why this place? Because it is perfect. It was the…
Resurrection
He appears first in his resurrected form to his follower Mary Magdalene. Then to the others. Telling them; “All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me.…
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit
“If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever – The…
Is Jesus the Christ? The annointed one? The Messiah? God?
The Jews have a week called Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, to this day a Jewish holiday. Jesus attended, without fanfare, and half way through the feast he went to…
Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit
Jesus is speaking with a Pharisee, a religious leader and member of the Jewish ruling council. Being unable to openly speak with Jesus he came at night, in a clandestine…
Introducing The Holy Spirit
You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3:7 From the beginning, The Holy Spirit is with God, and is God, distinct and inseparable.…
Qualities of God
God is creative. That’s an understatement. God is and has a personality, a persona. Many ‘New Age’ type of spiritual journeymen miss this and deny it, considering God to be…
Introducing Jesus
Christ. The Logos. The Word. The Son of God. We think of Jesus as a man. But before he was a man, he was Spirit, and after he was a…
Introducing God
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”…
The Condition of Man
The condition of man is, self-evidently, one of disconnect from God. It’s more than disconnect, it’s a functional denial of God, a rejection of God, a rebellion against God, a…
How can we begin to try to understand God when we do not even understand ourselves?
I find humanity to be outrageously unbalanced in our understanding. We can split an atom, create machines that compute a million times faster than ourselves, yet we do not know…
Duty
When we think of duty, we often think of duties, things that we have to do, and with that comes a negative connotation. Duty and obedience are not exactly most…
Religious Website Design: Showcasing Your Church’s Values and Mission in 2023
As a Christian web designer and founder of Blu Zetta Digital, I am passionate about helping churches create compelling and effective online presences. One key aspect of this is religious…
Enhancing Evangelism: The Power of a Church Mobile App in 2023
As a Christian digital consultant, I have witnessed the transformation that church mobile apps can bring to a congregation. It is no longer enough to rely on traditional means of…
Sinful thoughts can bring us closer to Christ
Or they can lead us further away. It depends on what we do when we have them. They might be thoughts of jealousy, or judgement, or anger, or unforgiveness, they…
There’s a parable that goes like this…
The father says to his two sons, come and help me in the vineyard today. One son says Yes, I will go. But he does not. The other son says…
Why Your Church Needs a Professional Website Design Company in 2023
As a Christian web designer and founder of Blu Zetta Digital, I’ve seen firsthand the power of a professional website design for churches. In today’s digital age, having an effective…
The importance of service
Why should we care about one another, love one another, feed the hungry, nurse the sick, house the homeless, and do other acts of loving kindness to and for one…
God’s will is a bit like gravity
And indeed, gravity itself is somewhat indicative of the will of God, all things being one, and coming together to be more so. Think about gravity a moment. It holds…
The gift and the giver
When we accept a gift from someone we are often times accepting the person who gave it. How would you feel about accepting a gift from someone you did’t trust?…
He who overcomes
In Revelations there are multiple verses which begin with the phrase ‘to him who overcomes…’ Revelation 2:7 ‘To him who overcomes I will give the right to eat from the…
A recommended modern prophet
By modern I mean last century, he died in 1963, and when I say prophet I mean he was a man of God, and a messenger of God. His name…
The Holy Spirit is in the Old Testament
In 1 Samuel, Saul is anointed by by Samuel, who tells him he has been chosen to lead the Israelites as their first king. He gives him instructions, which include…
Shalom Shalom
I’ve been having a restful couple of weeks, and coupled with the snow, it’s brought me to a pace of slower than usual. I’m one of those people who don’t…
What Do You Believe
We are told in the word of Lord that with faith it is impossible to please God. But it’s often challenging to keep our eyes fixed on the cross when…
There Is Power In Prayer
Prayer can be defined as talking to God in its most simplest form, but it is much much more than that! The power of prayer isn’t simply in the words…
Power In The Name Jesus
There is power and authority in the name Jesus. You have probably heard this expression before, or something along these lines, – but have you ever considered what significance this…