More Christian Persecution
In Acts Chapter 12 we see the continuing persecution of Christians, driven largely by the jealousy and self-righteousness of the Jews. (more…)
August 8, 2008
July 12, 2008
Acts 6 – 7
In Acts chapters 6 and 7 the church in Jerusalem continues to grow. When some disputes arise between believers, the Apostles decide to appoint some leaders in the Church to handle the problems that happen when you put together large numbers of people. One of these appointed leaders is named Stephen, who becomes the first Christian martyr. (more…)
May 1, 2008
Matthew 10 – Part b
Today we’ll finish looking at Matthew chapter 10. We left off in verse 23 as Jesus was telling his disciples that they could expect much hardship for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ (the Gospel). (more…)
April 30, 2008
Matthew 10 – Part a
Almost the entire contents of Matthew 10 can fall under the “Salvation Is Jesus” category for this blog. It includes instructions for the disciples’ first major “missionary journey”, warnings that they can expect hardship and persecution for spreading the Gospel, and direct statements of the necessity of receiving the Gospel of Christ. (more…)