Biblia

0708. Power

Power "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon yon" (Act_1:8). We discuss power last because we want to leave it with you as a final consideration. Would that believers would learn that "power belongeth unto God." Following the message of the disciples on Pentecost, about three thousand were added … Continue reading “0708. Power”

0706. Persecution

Persecution "And at that time there was a great persecution against the Church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the Apostles" (Act_8:1). Very early this spirit of persecution was aroused against the early Church. In the 4th chapter of Acts, following the healing … Continue reading “0706. Persecution”

0707. Perseverance

Perseverance "Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue, in the faith, and that we must, through many tribulations enter into the Kingdom of God" (Act_14:22). Out of the first striking results of Pentecost was the perseverance of the saints–the way they pressed on, even though beset by many difficulties. We believe, … Continue reading “0707. Perseverance”

0704. "Prayer"

"Prayer" "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the Word" (Act_6:4). The result of Pentecost then, is not only preaching but it is also praying. The Holy Spirit descended while the disciples were in the upper room, "continuing with one accord with prayer and supplication." Many of us too … Continue reading “0704. "Prayer"”

0705. Praise

Praise "Praising God, and having favour with all the people" (Act_2:47). This result of Pentecost is in fulfillment of that Scripture, "The fruit of the Spirit is * * joy." The disciples are described as "eating their meat with gladness and with singleness of heart" (Act_2:46). Those who come to the Lord Jesus Christ forsaking … Continue reading “0705. Praise”