5. THE BOOK OF ACTS.  

SIMON PETER.

The Apostle Peter.

Peter was also known as Cephas.

He was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ.

What I love about Peter is that he had no pretence. You must choose if you would make him your friend; if you decided not to include him in your life, it wouldn’t affect him.                                                  He was honest with no pretence. He was an outspoken and adamant disciple. Jesus was glad to have him as a friend. He loved Pete dearly.   

He was an Apostle and a “Pillar” of the church.

HIS CHARACTER.

He was enthusiastic, strong willed, impulsive and at times brash.

But for all his strength, he was sensitive. Peter had feelings that could be easily wounded by unnecessary comments.

Jesus was patient and lovingly moulded him exactly for who He intended  Pete to be.

We must allow Jesus to mold us into His image and likeness by allowing adverse circumstances to come our way. Romans 8: 28, 29.

Peter was introduced to the Saviour by his brother Andrew. Read John 1:35,36.

Jesus gave him a new name, thus changing it to Cephas (Aramaic)

The Greek, meaning … “Rock.” John 1: 40-42.

Later, Jesus officially called Peter to follow Him and confirmed it with a miraculous catch of fresh fish!

Fresh fish! 🐠

Immediately. Peter left everything behind to accompany Jesus and became a, “Fisher of Men.”

Jesus saw in Pete and natural born gift of leadership. He became the spokesman for the twelve Disciples.

More significantly, it was Peter who first confessed Jesus as,

“THE CHRIST.”      THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.”

This was the “Truth” Divinely revealed to Peter.

Mathew 16: 16.-17.

PETER’S PRIVILEGES.

He was present as Jesus healed Jirus’ daughter and raised her from the dead.

What a glorious experience to be on the mountain top and witness the Transfiguration of Jesus. Indeed a glorious experience.

As I mentioned previously Peter was known to be impetuous to the point of rashness.

Jesus, walks on the water.🌊

On one occasion, Jesus was walking on the water toward them as they sat amazed in their boat and very afraid. He had not calmed the boisterous waves  of the deep. Note, on this occasion, Jesus didn’t calm the boisterous water, He calmed the disciples by saying,  

“FEAR  NOT, I AM!”   

Peter, full of Faith, said, “Command me to come to you on the water”  He beckoned Peter to “Come.” So dear Peter walked on the water!

Then, the wild wind continued to rage, blowing his hair across his face and causing the foam to rise upon his body. Then, Peter took his eyes off Jesus, allowing the circumstances to overwhelm him to the point of panic.  As he began to sink, he cried out in despair,

“LORD, SAVE ME!!”

Immediately, Jesus stretched out His Strong and Mighty hand and caught him.

Jesus’ helping hands.
“I will trust and not be afraid.”

Immediately they were in the boat… The wind ceased!

The other Disciples could do nothing… but “Worship Him.”

You must cry out to Jesus in your storms of life. He will calm your troubled waters and call to your attention the contrary winds that blow against you. (Demons or men or whatever it be).

“Be still, I AM.”

IMMEDIATELY!

They all will submit to His Will, His Power and Authority.           Then you will know PEACE “In the storm” and PEACE “Before the storm.”

THE PEACE BEYOND YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING.

HIS PEACE for,

HE “IS” PEACE!

Hallelujah.

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How amazing !! There is a message … in just One Word. If we pray and believe, we will receive immediately!

Blessings Heather.🌹

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The peace that surpasses all understanding.

4. THE BOOK OF ACTS.

FROM SAUL TO PAUL.

Paul the Apostle.

Saul was born in Tarsus. He was from a Jewish family living in Tarsus, a trading city in the Mediterranean in Asia Minor. (He was of the Benjamin tribe in Israel.)                                       Tarsis was influential in trade since the time of Alexander the Great. Today, the country from which Paul came is now called Turkey.

Saul was trained as a Pharisee, a sect of the Jewish faith.

Acts 23:6, Saul was indeed a “Pharisee of the Pharisees” and a son of a Pharisee.  Now, Paul states this in his own words in the book of Philippians, chapter 3:5,6. He studied under a renowned Pharisaic teacher, Gamaliel, one of the great teachers of the first century.

He studied the Prophets, Classical literature and Philosophy.

SAULS  ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST.

Saul, being a Pharisee hated those Jews who had been converted into Christianity. He spoke murderous threats against them.

He was a man of super intelligence and passionate Legalism. He was angry with those who contradicted  the laws of God. He saw the church as subversive and dangerous. He strove to abolish all believers who followed “The Way” the true message of the Gospel.

While riding to Damascus with an order from the High Priest to arrest all believers living there. He rode down the road to Damascus, and Saul was suddenly  blinded by a flash of heavenly light with an incredible voice of accusation saying,

“SAUL, SAUL, WHY. ARE YOU PERSECUTING ME?”

Saul was thrown from his horse and fell on to the hard stoney ground before anyone could catch him. Everything was dark and he badly bruised cried out.

The air was electric!

“WHO ARE YOU LORD?”

The voice said,             “I AM JESUS, WHOM YOU ARE PERSECUTING. NOW GET UP AND ENTER THE CITY, AND YOU WILL BE TOLD WHAT TO DO.”

Saul was helped to his feet. He couldn’t stop shaking and was very much afraid as he still had no sight!

SAUL CONFRONTED BY JESUS HIMSELF.
Your confrontation will come
if you a
continue resisting the Holy Spirit.

After this frightening encounter, Saul never doubted that Jesus Christ had made His last resurrection appearance to Saul, “One born out of time.”

Saul, now humbled, repented of his evil ways. Three days later, he was baptised. God had chosen a reluctant Ananias to lay hands on him and heal his eyes. Scales fell from them, and much to his delight, he could see again.

So Saul was renamed by the Lord and took on the name “Paul.”                       This indicated the radical change God had wrought in his life. After a period of preparation and prayer, he then began to share his testimony of the risen Christ with the Greeks.

This took place twenty-five years after Jesus’ crucifixion. Paul travelled the Roman Empire. He preached in Cyprus and the lower cities of Asia Minor, then in the northern cities. He then crossed over to Macedonia and travelled south into Greece, Philippi, Barea, Athens, and Corinth.

He wrote many letters of encouragement to all the churches he birthed.

When times are hard, remember the life of Paul with all the challenges he faced, take courage and  soldier on.

In today’s World, things are definitely growing worse for the Jew and the Christian.

Paul remained consistent to what he had experienced and preached. Thousands of people came into the Kingdom of God through Christ. Many people were healed, delivered and set free.

Indeed, Paul was filled with the Holy Spirit, confirmed by speaking in a heavenly language. Through much hardship, persecution and even temporary death, he persevered in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

PAUL IS NOW A THREAT TO THE AUTHORITIES.

When he was in the Temple at Jerusalem, certain people cried out.

“THIS IS THE MAN WHO IS TEACHING AGAINST THE LAW, AND AGAINST THIS PLACE. HE IS DEFILING THE TEMPLE!”

These accusations stirred up a big mob, and they grabbed him and dragged him into the street and began to beat him to death. A massive riot began.

The Roman Tribune quickly sent Centurians and Soldiers to enforce peace. They arrested Paul and bound him with chains,  beat him and carried him to prison bleeding and severely battered.

Paul, obsessed with the Gospel, was willing to suffer for it.

Paul lay there in that filthy prison in so much pain, yet rejoicing that he was worthy to suffer persecution for the sake of Christ.

Dear Christian, are you willing to suffer persecution for the sake of following CHRIST?                        It’s happening everywhere in this world,  Christians are persecuted by ISIS’s radical terrorists.

Churches desecrated.
Christians Martyred.

AUSTRALIA 🌏 BEWARE!!

OUR TURN IS COMING!

Be armed with the Word of God, fixed firmly in your memory so you will have an answer according to the hope that is in you”

Be bold, brave, and prepared, as you remember that the Lord is with you and will keep you from falling into compromise, Be continually filled by the Holy Spirit, He will teach you how to answer your enemies.

Jesus said,                       “I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU.”

You may not be a Paul and travel the seas to preach the Good News of the Gospel, you may be a housewife, or a worker on the Council roadworks, but …

“THOSE WHO KNOW THEIR GOD, WILL DO GREAT EXPLOITS.”

Be vigilant and a loyal follower of Christ. Stay close to God and don’t return evil for evil; stand against evil, forgiving one another as Christ has forgiven you.

We will win in the end because He has overcome all  evil, making us “more than conquerors through Him who loves us so!”

As Paul never gave up but fought the good fight and finished his course, and the Lord laid up for him a crown of Life in Glory.

Amen.

Never give up

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3.THE BOOK OF ACTS.

STEPHEN THE FIRST MARTYR.

THE APOSTLE STEPHEN.

STEPHEN.

Stephen was born in the 1st Century after our Lord’s death and resurrection.

Did you know he was a relative of Paul?

He was the first of seven deacons when the Disciples ordained them to serve the poor in Jerusalem. He was called the Archdeacon, the first or chief of them.

Stephen poured out his life to help poverty stricken people, and he had compassion for the grief stricken widows and did all he could to bring comfort and strengthen them in their loneliness and poverty. Stephen always seemed to put a smile on each 😩 ..😄! weary face.

He lived his life as an example of Jesus Christ, who said,

“I CAME NOT TO BE MINISTERED UNTO…BUT TO MINISTER AND GIVE MY LIFE A RANSOM FOR MANY”

We shouldn’t wait to be served by others but serve them with a genuine and humble spirit.

“Lord, give me a servant’s heart like that of my Saviour.”

LORD, GIVE ME A HEART LIKE JESUS.

THE ENEMIES OF THE CROSS.

The Jewish authorities would argue with Stephen about his beliefs concerning the New way of living in Christ. These men could not outsmart him; he beat them every time.

Stephen was thoroughly versed in the Scriptures and would confuse and confound their religiosity. God had given him ‘His Spirit of Wisdom and Might.

STEPHEN BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN.

Eventually, these men who were very good at spreading evil rumors about innocent people stirred up the ignorant common people against this man of God.

That’s why we should make reading the Bible the first and foremost thing in our lives. Can you confound the teacher’s of false religions who come knocking on your  door, or do you shut the door in their faces.

Hey!  they are lost souls who need Jesus as their Saviour.

These men said many evil things about Stephen, accusing him of blasphemy against the Torah, against Moses, and against God.

They quickly found other people to lie and act as false witnesses against him.

But Stephen was strong in the Lord and the Power of His Might.

But dear Stephen stood before all the people, and they were astonished as they gazed at his face. “His face had become the face of an angel!” Some people stepped back in fear. Stephen was glorious as he reflected the glory of God’s Shekinah.

STEPHENS FACE LIT UP WITH GLORY LIGHT.

This reminds us of how Mose’s face shone when he talked with God.

UNDER MUCH OPPOSITION STEHEN STOOD FIRM.

Stephen opened his mouth and spoke about all of God’s marvellous works and miracles performed in the past for the people of Israel. He reminded them of past rebellions, disobedience and ungratefulness for what He had done. He especially denounced the Jewish authorities, those who were sitting in judgement over him.

They were enraged as he defended his faith in Jesus Christ, whom they crucified.

As they tried to shout him down, he, being full of the Holy Spirit, did not react. He bore no bitterness or anger, for he knew he was doing the will of God, even if it would mean his death.

Acts 7:60.

Stephen interrupted the crowd and said.  “Look!”  “I can see the Heavens open and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God”

At once they grabbed him and dragged him away to be stoned to death. The stones were large and sharp and coming at him at great speed. Stephen was cut deeply and just as his Lord and Master his blood was poured out in Martyrdom. Almost passing out he prayed his final prayer.

“Oh, Lord,  do not punish these people and find them guilty. Lay not this to their charge.”

Who does that sound like? Yes, Jesus! He cried from that cruel cross of shame. Father, please forgive them, they don’t know what they are doing.”

Could you pray that prayer for your enemies?

Stephen had become just like His Saviour. Christ “in” Him, and he “in” Christ.

Dear Christian, the time is short and the world grows more 🖤 wicked every day.  Christians are being persecuted world wide and many are losing their lives for the sake of the Gospel.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Settle it now, and ask yourself, am I ready to die for my Lord ?

If your answer is … Yes!

Then why won’t you witness for Him today? Are you really willing to die for Jesus, Some of you will not even say His name  in front of an unbeliever. Some of you hardly attend Church. Many of you live like the world.

He is coming back soon and I’m afraid that He will say, “Depart from me, I never knew you!”

My heart ❤️ breaks for you, please heed my warning and totally surrender your life to Jesus.

Stephen died under a rubble of rocks. But Stephen’s Spirit entered into the arms of Jesus. No wonder He was standing waiting for Stephen to come home to be, FOREVER WITH HIS LORD.

“Well done dear Stephen.”

He was only the age of 29!

Amen.

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2. THE BOOK OF ACTS.                 

THE DAY OF PENTECOST.

A MIGHTY OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

The disciples joined with other believers, including Jesus’ mother, Mary, as  Jesus had instructed them to wait until they were clothed with power from on High. 

Then, the Holy Spirit and fire would come upon them as they waited, and He would equip them to preach the Gospel, just as Jesus had promised while He was still with the disciples in person.

THIS IS STILL REAL TODAY.

The Holy Spirit would come and take His place. Read John chapter 14:15-18.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Suddenly they heard a sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the Heavenly Realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear.

Then, all at once, a pillar of fire appeared before their eyes. Then, it separated into tongues of fire 🔥 that engulfed each of them.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. “Filled” in the Greek, the word is: ‘Pletho’, which means “furnished” and “equipped”. This is what we call,

“The Anointing.”

The Holy Spirit Anointed them for the ministry to which they had been called.

Everyone who knows Jesus Christ today needs to be Anointed both for everyday life and ministry.

Be willing to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

That does not mean … Everyone must be a Pastor. Your ministry can be as important as a mother who cares for her children. 

(A high and holy calling)                       

Or a taxi driver, a C.E.O. of a large company.

Or a Nurse, a Doctor , a Cleaner.

Whatever your profession, you need to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

The believers in that room were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.

The disciples spoke in languages they had never learned!

At that time there were Jewish worshipers who had immigrated from many different lands to live in Jerusalem.                      All the people of the city heard the roaring sound, and crowds came running to see from where it was coming. They were stunned about what was happening.

Because they could hear  them speaking in their own languages.

(People from 17 different countries were represented.)

Astonished, they said to one another. “What is this phenomenon?” Others said, without investigating,

“They are drunk!” Really? The pubs were not yet open so early in the morning!

It was a miracle, both in the speaking and in the hearing. Both were an Act of God the Holy Spirit. So let’s not argue over it at all.

DO I SPEAK IN TONGUES?

Yes I do!  It began when I asked the Lord to baptise me with the Holy Spirit.

I came from a Fundamental anti-charismatic background; they taught that tongues ceased after the Apostolic era finished.

Any person who speaks in tongues were either demon possessed or mentally unstable. So, I was counselled to have my tongues cast out. 

I went, and God confirmed that they were of Him, and I still speak in tongues today. I’m so glad they remained, as there has been a significant change in my life ever since—a change for good, not evil. I received a greater Authority and empowerment for the ministry. The Lord has used me to deliver tormented souls from demons, heal the sick and see many souls come into the Kingdom. It’s all of God and nothing to do with me.

I do not judge anyone who doesn’t speak in tongues, as doing so does not make a person a better or more Holy Christian. I have encountered mighty men of God who have not yet had this experience, and I pray they will in God’s time.

It takes obedience to the Word of God, living by the Word and not being conformed to this world, but being transformed by the renewing of my mind to prove what is the acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans chpt  12: 1,2.

It means I must surrender myself as a living sacrifice unto God, take up my cross and follow Jesus.      

It means to die to myself and allow the Holy Spirit to change and make me more like Christ.

Next week I will share the benefits of speaking tongues and you can choose if you want this gift or not. 

Tongues cannot be taught  like you would learn the alphabet. They are as Paul who spoke in tongues more than anyone something you must earnestly desire.  And God Himself will not give you something else.

You can trust Him to give you what you ask, and Satan cannot interrupt the Almighty God.

Amen.

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1.THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLE’S.

THE “ACTION” OF THE SPIRIT FILLED APOSTLES.

TWENTY – EIGHT THRILLING CHAPTERS LIE BEFORE US.

Today, we will begin an inspiring study of the Book of Acts. It marks one of the greatest turning- points in history.

It is the sequel to the mighty events of the Gospels and a gateway to the glorious doctrines of the Epistles.

AUTHOR AND DATE.

The author was Luke, the writer of the Gospel of Luke.

Luke dedicated this book to “Theophilus” Luke 1:3. Acts 1:1. There is a similarity in style, phrases, and arrangement between the two books 📚.

DATE OF WRITING.

It was completed around the year A.D. 63 in Rome, near the end of Paul’s two years of imprisonment there. Luke was with Paul throughout the entirety of his ministry.                    See 2 Timothy 4:6 and 11.

SCOPE AND TITLE.

What is the subject and aim of the. Book of Acts?                        Some would prefer to call it the “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” Others would name it, The “Acts of the Ascended Christ.”                                              I like its original name,

“THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.”

Because, in it, we behold the Christ-commissioned Spirit-Filled men, the Apostles, bringing the good news of the Gospel to all men.

They teach of the Ascended Christ and are moved and controlled by the Holy Spirit.

KEY AND PLAN.

The key thought in the book of Acts is that of the …

“WITNESS OF CHRIST.”

The key verse is undoubtedly found in Acts chapter 1:8.

“YOU SHALL RECEIVE POWER AFTER THAT THE HOLY GHOST COMES UPON YOU, AND YOU SHALL WITNESS ABOUT ME. BOTH IN JERUSALEM AND IN ALL JUDEA AND SAMARIA, AND UNTO THE UTTERMOST PARTS OF THE EARTH.”

THE OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE.
(This baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire is still available today!)
OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Here in this verse is the, Divine Appointment, the Spiritual equipment, and the Geology of Christ’s witnesses…

(All over the Earth.) 🌎

THE PLAN.

The book is in two parts: 1st Part. Chapters 1-12.

1. Jerusalem is the center.

2. Peter is a prominent figure.

3. The outreach from Jerusalem, through JUDEA to SAMARIA.

4. In this first part, we are restricted to Palestine, the Gospel is first witnessed by the Jews of the homeland and then by the Jews and Gentiles alike.

5. The first part is 😢 sad as many of the Jews rejected the witness and the Words of Life.

6. At The end of this section, we read of Peter’s imprisonment.

Peter was released from prison by an Angel.

The second Part. Chapter 13-to the end.

1. ANTIOCH is the centre.

2. Paul is the prominent figure.

3. There is a reaching-out movement from Antioch, through the empire, to Rome.

4. The Gospel is preached to the Jews of the Dispersion, then to the Gentiles alike.

5. Here the Jews of the Dispersion rejected the Word of God.

6. This second part ends with the imprisonment of the Apostle Paul.

PAUL IN PRISON.

WHAT WAS THE APOSTOLIC WITNESS?

The first chapter of the book covers the 50 days from our Lord’s Resurrection to the day of Pentecost.             These days are divided into forty and ten.- the forty days of our Lord’s resurrection ministry, and the ten days of “tarrying” (waiting) between the ascension of Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

The forty days cannot be exaggerated as Jesus not only encouraged the disciples but spoke of:

THINGS PERTAINING TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Here is where they asked Jesus,

“WILL YOU RESTORE AGAIN THE KINGDOM TO ISRAEL?”

It is getting close!

Jesus had addressed this question a few days before. See Matthew chapter 24.   I believe they asked the question again out of a desire to know if this restoration would take place in their time, but Jesus said that it was not the time for them to know, that the Father would reveal it in His own time.

Jesus was waiting to see a genuine repentance and national return of the Jews to accept Jesus as their Messiah and Lord. See verse 21.

The “time of restoration” to which Peter here referred are the,

Times of Refreshing” that will happen at the time of Jesus’ return. If Israel had repented and been converted, the time would have come sooner.

Today, that time is sooner than we think, for many Jews are turning to Christ and the Coming Kingdom is at hand. What must we do as we wait for that time?

OCCUPY TILL HE COMES.

That is … Win as many souls as you can to Christ. Soul winning is a “responsibility” not a “gift.  It’s not just ” up to your Pastor!

We were saved to share our testimony to others.

Ask God for a “broken heart” for the perishing.              Weep as Jesus wept over Jerusalem.

When your heart has been broken for the lost, you will not be able to shop without seeing people as lost, hopeless and needing Christ.

And you can’t help but witness!!

Be willing to be embarrassed and ridiculed. It is definitely worth it when all of Heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents and is converted.

THEN, GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERYONE YOU MEET. DO IT OUT OF LOVE AND BY YOUR LIFE!

People are scared in these last days and many a willing to listen to you!

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9. THE BOOK OF JOHN. 

HIS COMPLETED WORK.

“IT IS FINISHED” John 19:30.

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C9MPLETELY COMPLETED.

When Jesus cried out these words, “It is Finished.” He proclaimed His redemptive work was completed.

Many supernatural miracles are mentioned in the Bible, but the cross utterly outclasses them all.

We think of the spectacular miracle of dividing the Red Sea to take the People of Israel into the Promised Land.

THE CROSSING OF THE RED SEA.

Think also of the ‘Burning Firey Furnace’ And imagine the three Hebrew enslaved people were not consumed in a moment to ashes in that fiery furnace. See “THE FOURTH ONE” walking comfortably in the intense heat with them.

JESUS IS WITH YOU IN YOUR FIERY TRIAL!

These miracles are fantastic, but the cross is in the realm of the SUPER-DUPER Miracle.                    How marvellous that the ETERNAL GOD COULD DIE, BUT THAT HE ‘WOULD’ DIE for sinners such as you and me. (ponder on that!)

On that cruel cross, He bore the Punishment for our sin, also bearing our Guilt and Shame. (Oh, what love) Maybe that is why the Father had to turn away from Him and leave Jesus to cry,

WHERE OUR LORD BORE OUR SIN.

“MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”

Thank you, Lord, for when you cried.

”IT IS FINISHED”

There is nothing more you could add!! Your work on Calvary for our Salvation was ALL SUFFICIENT and FINAL!

Other religions add to this their own set of rules for our salvation, but it means that it is never final, and we would never be able to attain it or keep it.

Our Salvation doesn’t depend upon …

“DO”

We rely on…”DONE”

                                  Jesus paid it “ALL,” and it is “all’ to Him we owe.

UPON A LIFE I DID NOT OWE. UPON A DEATH, I DID NOT DIE. UPON HIS DEATH, I STAKE MY WHOLE ETERNITY! ( Baxter )

ISN’T IT GRAND TO BE A CHRISTIAN?

PRAISE GOD HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD.

He rose on the third day, victorious over SIN, DEATH AND HELL.

He is called the firstborn from the dead. We were dead in trespasses and sins, and we’ve been made alive through Him.

Thomas could not believe it before he saw the nail prints in his beautiful hands and thrust his hand into Jesus’ side.

Doubting Thomas just had to see before he genuinely believed.
Jesus lovingly provided proof for Thomas.

Blessed are you, beloved Christian. You believed before you saw; you not only put your faith into action and gave Him your very life.You believed His Word.

Jesus said to doubting Thomas. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believed.”

That means you and me.

We now walk by faith and not sight.

“FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE (Title Deed) OF THINGS WE HOPE FOR AND THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS WE CANNOT SEE.” Hebrews 11:1.

We know and experience that Jesus is alive.

No other leader of any religion rose again.

Not Joseph Smith.

Not Ellen White.

Not Buddha.

Not Muhammed.

Not even the Pope.

JESUS SAID, “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE; HE THAT BELIEVES IN ME WILL NEVER DIE.”

Thankyou Lord for our Glorious Salvation.

Words cannot express our gratitude and undying love for you, dear Jesus, our precious LORD and SAVIOUR.

           WE WORSHIP YOU.       

MY LORD AND MY GOD.

You, Wonderful Father, who sent your only Son to die for us.                                    You, Holy Spirit, who dwells within us, bringing comfort, great joy, and peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you, thank you.

Amen and Amen.

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8. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN!

THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK.

The purpose of this Gospel is “Eternal Life Through Believing.”

“Read Chapter 20:31.

“That you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that you might have “LIFE THROUGH HIS NAME.”

So we have life in the Son. This life is eternal. (Everlasting). This is our PRESENT POSSESSION, Nothing doubtful. It does not say “may have”, Nor is it only future, for the word “has” means right here and now.

The moment you invite Jesus into your life, He comes to stay and seals your commitment through the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE MOMENT YOU BELIEVE HIM HE IS YOURS FOREVER!

IN A LOVE THAT CANNOT CEASE. I AM HIS AND HE IS MINE.

Don’t doubt your Salvation and keep trying to earn it. Don’t live under condemnation and shame.

SALVATION IS YOURS NOW!

Rejoice in it and go and share it with others.

THE DOUBLE HANDED GRIP OF GOD.

YOU ARE PROTECTED, SAFE AND SECURE.

Chapter 11:27-9. You are held in the grip of the Father and of the Son and no-one is able to pluck you out of the interlocked grasp of God and Jesus. Oh how good is that?

This is Divine Preservation! To be possessed by Jesus is to find God and have a new Life. So good!

You are drawn to the Father by the Holy Spirit and when you receive Jesus as your Saviour you will behold His Glory in the final day when He brings all things under His feet.

BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE.

Ask the Holy Spirit to baptise you in His presence to empower you to live in this world to the end of all things. 

“AND YOU WILL RECEIVE POWER WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES UPON YOU.”

What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus and shout the 🙌 victory!

Maybe you are unsure of the gift of eternal life because you do not feel worthy. Put your faith in the Finished work of Jesus. He has cleansed, healed, and delivered you from all sin and given you a new life, a Spiritual life.

“HE THAT HAS THE SON HAS LIFE. AND HE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE SON HAS NO LIFE AT ALL.”

The gospel of John is a great book to use to bring a person to Christ. Chapter 3 is easy to share. Tell them about Nicodemus’s encounter with Jesus, and stress that we all need to be born again spiritually.

I have a dear friend who gives out the gospel of John wherever she goes. Countless people have come to know the Lord. It should be a natural and normal response for a Christian.

There are many ways to lead a person to the Lord, This is only one of them.

This verse in the book of John is the most popular of many verses, because it brings a clear gospel message of salvation. Memorise it and teach it to your children.

JOHN 3:16. “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON. THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.”

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Some people are aimlessly wandering through life, lost and lonely, hurting deeply, angry, bitter and depressed. Without God, they have no hope.

JESUS IS THE ANSWER!

Will you do something about it? 

First: Rest in your newfound faith, and be assured He will never leave or forsake you. 

Secondly, He works in you, for you, through you, and in the lives of unbelievers.

Salvation is His desire, His Work. Your responsibility is to go and tell the good news.

Stay close to Him, talk to him He is now your precious friend.

Find a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled church and fellowship with others who share a like-minded faith. I strongly recommend Hope UN Church on Nelson Bay Rd. Anna Bay. I love it!

Most importantly, you should read God’s love letter to you every day.

(THE BIBLE) Make it a habit to saturate yourself in its life-changing Words, and then you will prosper in all you do.

GOD’S LOVE LETTER!

“GROW IN FAITH AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORDS HE HAS SPOKEN UNTO YOU.”

AND THEN YOU WILL KNOW HIM AS HE IS AND YOU WILL BECOME LIKE HIM.

YES, AND AMEN, EXACTLY LIKE JESUS.

TWINS !!  Bless you.

Thank you Lord God.

Amen.

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7. THE BOOK OF JOHN.

FRIENDS, SERVANTS, WITNESSES.

Our wonderful spiritual relationship with Christ.

As we continue to move through the Gospel of John, we will look at some of its content concerning the teachings of Jesus and some of the stories written therein.

“UNITED TO CHRIST”  

Please read John 15:1-5  and verse 27.

These verses speak of our union with JESUS CHRIST.

We are His Branches—verse five.

“I AM THE VINE; YOU ARE THE BRANCHES … WITHOUT ME, YOU CAN DO NOTHING!”

So we,
MUST ABIDE IN HIM.
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS.

We are His Friends. verse 15.

“YOU AE MY FRIENDS … IF… YOU DO WHATEVER I COMMAND YOU.”

“NO GREATER LOVE Has no man then this tht a man would lay down his life for his friends.” verse 13.

JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US… EVEN WHEN WE WERE ENEMIES!

We are His Witnesses, So we

SPEAK ABOUT HIM.

Verse 27.          

We are Branches, So we,

LIVE IN HIM!

We are Friends, So we, 

DELIGHT IN HIM!

We are His Servants, So we serve each other though persecuted we,

WORK FOR HIM. 

We are His Witnesses, So we 

SPEAK FOR HIM.

Branches, So we,

BARE HIS FRUIT.

As Friends, We DRAW CLOSE TO HIM.

Witnesses.  So we, with the help and power of the Holy Spirit, we,

RECOMMEND HIM.

Branches and friends are the Spiritual side of our relationship. That speaks of our union and communion with Him.

The other two, servants and witnesses, are on the practical side of our relationship with Him.

We decide to share the Gospel. The good news of his death and resurrection and Salvation in His name.

We decide to obey his leadership as our Lord.

THE REWARDS!

A Branch will bear fruit 🍇 a harvest of souls! Which will remain.

As a Friend, you will continue to discover the One who dramatically desires your company. 

As a Servant you will have the joy of hearing Him say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

As a witness. He will say, “Your Reward is great.”

Ask yourself:

Am I “UNITED TO HIM”

Am I “CLOSE TO HIM?”

Am I “FAITHFUL TO HIM?”

Am I a “SOUL WINNER FOR HIM?”

This is bringing Heaven to Earth!! This is the Will of God!

Dear reader, surrender to Jesus and ask Him to change and use you like never before to share the blessed hope of the Gospel of Christ in these final days. That’s what the gospel of John is all about!!

Amen

LORD BREAK ME, MOLD ME, THEN USE ME.

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6. THE BOOK OF JOHN.

JESUS, EQUAL WITH GOD!

“The Father and I are One!’

Was Jesus equal with God? Well let’s see! In this Gospel He claims, Equality in seven particular ways.

1.Equal in Working.

“What things the Father does, these also the Son.” verse 19.

2.Equal in Knowing.”

“For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things He does.” verse 20

3.Equal in Resurrecting.”

“As the Father raises the dead, so the Son makes alive all He will.”

Verses 21,28-29.4.

Equal in Judgement.

“For the Father does not judge any man, but He gives all judgement into the hands of His Son” verse 22,27,

5.Equal in “Honour.

“That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father.” v 26.

6. Equal in Regenerating.

“He that hears my Words and believes on Him that sent Me…is passed from death to Life.” verses 24,25.

7. Equal in Self Existence.

“For as the Father has life in himself, so He has given the Son to have Life in Himself.”

The Jews knew this but rejected Him. Yet John knew and understood and would have written about it so we could understand.

The Jews would not believe Him.

PRAISE GOD WE DO!                               OH, THIS WONDERFUL SAVIOUR.                       HOW WE OUGHT TO PRIZE HIM,  LOVE HIM.                                WITNESS FOR HIM, AND LONG FOR THAT DAY WHEN WE SHALL SEE HIM FACE TO FACE!

For all our needs, He is the” Fullness of supply,” The fullness embodied in Him.

“OF THIS FULLNESS WE HAVE RECEIVED,”

LET US KEEP RECEIVING THAT WE MAY LIVE LIFE MORE ABUDANTLY-TO THE FULL.

He fills all in all. “Fill me up, Lord.”

Abundance means massive, huge without a number.

NUMBERLESS BLESSINGS.

Are you experiencing His abundant supply in your everyday life.

What about the peace that passes your natural understanding when things go wrong. Are you at peace during your upheaval and turmoil at this present time, or are you doing your very best to fix things up in your own strength and failing?

“He gives perfect peace.”

You must surrender that problem, or person to Jesus.

You must take your hands off and allow Him to work His will in you and the one that troubles you.

Then, “Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.” He will give you Strength and Help in times of trouble. You will find peace during the trial, not when it is over. You won’t toss and turn in your bed, mulling it over and over unable to sleep.

We all must cease from worry and fear and trust that He is equal with the Father, and then He gives his beloved PEACE.

The trouble I have, is losing my focus. The problem lumes so big that I lose my view of how mighty Jesus  is and He is bigger than what is presently happening.

Then I need to repent.

HE IS NOT ONLY EQUAL WITH GOD, HE IS GOD !

Equal with the FATHER.

Then I refocus on Him and by faith heavily lean on Him and HE WILL DO IT. He does work things out for my sanity and my good with far less damage if I had tackled it.

So dear reader let us all recognize who Jesus is and totally rely on Him for all things.

Know that you are fully blessed, and He loves and cares for you passionately.

Amen.

Recognise that in Christ, you are also equal with God.

I hope this reminder has encouraged you to realign your focus on God in Christ. Let me know your comments…

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5. THE BOOK OF JOHN.      

THE RESULTS OF THE NEW-BIRTH.

Your eyes are now open to Spiritual Blessings.

LIFE CHANGING RESULTS.

Once the Holy Spirit permanently dwells within us, we take on new and exciting changes. Please remember that your past mistakes and wrong choices are forgiven and forgotten by God.

Now, He will bring you to your full potential if you surrender to Him every day.

Changes take place in all areas of your life, you become a different person as you allow Him to change you into His likeness and image.

Jesus came to give you the “Abundant Life”, which is “Life to the full.” He does the changing as we allow Him too.

The natural man ( without Christ)  does everything in his own strength. The born-again person will obey the Lord’s promptings and permit Him to rule over the flesh (self-life).

SENSE RENEWAL.

As you know, when we are born physically, we possess natural senses, such as;

TASTE-TOUCH-SIGHT-SMELL-HEAR.

When we are born again our natural senses become alive supernaturally. We become sensitive to  the Spiritual realm. Stay with me and we will discover the miraculous  changes in our senses.

SIGHT. People begin to see into Heaven itself, some have seen Jesus, God’s throne, surrounded by angels in glory light. Some had visions of the New Jerusalem in all its splendor.

That rendition awes me.

The Apostle Paul was translated into the third Heaven. He saw unspeakable things unknown to man.

Some people see colours that do not exist here on this earth 🌎.

Some christians see their loved ones who died many years ago.

OUR FOREVER HOME!

I have not seen much as yet  but just some glimpses of glory.  I look forward to more revelation of the things of God.

God sometimes allows us to see into the dark world. I have, at times, been in the deliverance ministry and have seen demons leave a troubled soul.

Jesus delivered a tormented man.

SMELL.

I am also open to supernatural fragrances of perfume when Jesus enters  a room.                                            When I watch TV, I can sense the  smell the country aroma of  barns, soil and animal dung. Sometimes, I sense the salt of the ocean.

In the dark world, I can smell sulphur.

HEAR.

Many people can hear music 🎵🎶 of a higher realm. It is far more advanced than earthly sounds. Some people hear choirs of angels glorifying God.

Heaven rejoices over one lost sinner coming to Christ.

Have you heard the audible voice of God speak to you? Many have, and some have, conversations with  Him. In desperate times, He has spoken to me audibly. I  also have heard the voice of Satan, the accuser, his evil laugh and condemnation.

If you have heard the voice of the Evil One and you wonder if it is the voice of God? You can discern between the two.

God’s voice is never negative; He speaks His wonders to perform.                       He encourages, not condemns.

God builds you up, reminding you of a Scripture that brings hope. God’s voice  give perfect peace.

Satan lies, and Jesus is the Truth. He speaks words of life not death.

God never makes you sick. 🤢. He is the Healer. Satan is the cause of sickness and disease 🪰 and blames you for it.

Satan does not only curse you in your mind. He uses people to criticise, condemn, and tell you that you are unloved, ugly and a total failure, and he reminds you that God has forsaken you.

You must resist him in the Name of Jesus. If you hardly read your Bible, you cannot discern between the two.

TASTE.

God encourages us to “taste and see that the Lord is good.”      A newborn Christian can lose the taste for drugs, alcohol, sugar and other cravings common to man.

God can remove the desire for junk food and give you a sanctified taste for the things you consume, enabling you to live in a healthy body and prolong your life.

Let food be your medicine and medicine your food.

Our bodies are the temples of God and we need to treat them with love and respect.

TOUCH.

He touched me and made me whole.
THE HEALING TOUCH OF JESUS.

A godly touch will bring comfort, love, security, hope, and healing to the human soul.

“Hands off Heather.” Has God said that to you? He will! Paul admonishes us to taste not, touch not. This was regarding food, but we can apply it to other things.

Things that are forbidden by Him, such as other people’s property, adultery, other people’s spouse. The counsel from the ungodly. Close relationships with Sinners. Idolatry is the worship of anything that takes the place of God.  An extended range of things can cause us to sin, even to the point of death.

Now you know where your senses can take you, you must decide with your will to develop your spiritual senses according to God’s Word and not the desires of the flesh. As you practice enhancing your spiritual senses, the works of the flesh will no longer trouble you. You will grow in grace and the knowledge of His Word.

Prayer,

“Lord, l willingly hand my senses to you to guard and guide them supernaturally.

I want to only have your desires for me and relinquish my own selfishness.

Please enhance my newborn senses to know you more intimate, to hear your voice, and be obedient to it.        Keep me from sin and temptation and deliver me from the evil one. These things I ask in the Name of Jesus Amen.”

GLORY TO GOD.

Amen.

Born again.

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