Many are called, but few remain in the faith. New believers have unique experiences that lead them to faith in Jesus Christ. What can we do keep them on the path?
Scripture gives us many examples from the past that we might learn from, as well as revealing the plans God has in store for the future. But its most impactful quality is the clear expectations for our behavior in the world today.
The time between Jesus’ death and the Day of Pentecost was a period of unprecedented growth for the early church, both in faith and in understanding of the Gospel message.
Scripture speaks of a new covenant between God and man, one that asks more than just obedience. Faith in Jesus is required to access the truth of this new relationship.
John the Baptist gathered a great following without any affiliation to another school or religious order. What was his message? And why did it resonate with so many?
There are places that have rules about what clothes we can wear. Our choice of attire can reveal much about the opinions we hold and the function we serve in society. But God is concerned with the person we are on the inside. And He has given us rules that shape how we think and feel.
Scripture records the encounters with demonic forces that Jesus and the first believers experienced. Do these forces exist in our world today? If so, then how do they manifest themselves and how to we confront them?
Originally a harvest festival, Pentecost marked a day that God revealed more details about His plan for His people. Later, He gave them the help needed to fulfill that plan.
