In this installment, we will discuss chapter 8 of the book of Acts. The topics to be discussed are persecution, infiltration of the church, and the distribution of the true gospel message. Persecution Will Come In Acts 8:1, we see Saul (who became Paul the apostle) was present at the murder of Stephen. Saul is first mentioned in Acts 7:58 where we read that he … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 16)
In this installment, we will cover the trial of Stephen. This trial begins in chapter 6 and carries over into chapter 7. Keep in mind that the chapters and verses in the Bible were added later to make it easier to reference. Sometimes these chapters can be a hinderance to studying a topic thoroughly. When studying your Bible, be aware of this fact and do … Continue reading Guidance For the End Times (Part 15)
Welcome to Part 14 of this Bible Study series. We encourage you to read the previous studies for your edification. In this installment we will discuss chapter 6 of the Book of Acts. Providing for the Elderly The beginning of chapter 6 of the Book of Acts covers a topic that many assemblies neglect. Verse 1 shows us that God multiplied the church at Jerusalem. … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 14)
Chapter 5 of the book of Acts begins with a disturbing tale of deception and dishonesty. Two members of the church conspired to deceive the apostles and the church about their charitable character. Remember that chapter 4 ends with members of the church selling their land and houses to provide for the needs of other members. The money for these sold possessions was brought to … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 13)
(The following post is the featured article of the Watching & Praying Dec 2024 Newsletter. Because of the urgency of the message, this article is being released ahead of the entire newsletter.) Any serious student of the Bible knows that the most widely celebrated holidays have their roots in paganism. The celebration of Christmas is no exception. The sad truth is that this most widely … Continue reading Resisting the Christmas Spirit
In this installment of this series, we wrap up our study of chapter 2 of the book of Acts and provide a chapter review. We hope that this series continues to be a blessing to those who wish to follow the example of Jesus Christ and the first generation of His disciples. Real Communion “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 10)
“And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43) By this point in the book of Acts, the called-out ones (the church) had expanded by 3,000 people (verse 41). This fact is evidence of a miracle. When has it been recorded in history that 3,000 people had a life changing event that had no association with … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:36-37) Picking up where we left off in Part 7 of … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)
In the first installment, we discussed the maintenance of the gospel message. A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and promotes those teachings in word and deed. This means a Christian’s heart should be set on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The central message of Jesus’ teachings was “repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.” This message should fill … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 2)
Welcome to our new series. Jesus Christ said, “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” (Matt 24:32-33) He said this in reference to the signs of the end times. This was (and is) a … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 1)
The 2 Olive Trees 