Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 10)

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)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)

“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)

Are You Really a Christian?

Have you ever searched for the word Christian in the Bible? If you have, then you know that this word only appears three times.   Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, and I Peter 4:16 are the only verses where the word Christian appears.   In two of these three verses, the noun Christian is shown as a label given by those who did not consider themselves as Christian. … Continue reading Are You Really a Christian?

The Gospel Message in the Beatitudes (Part 4)

In this fourth and final installment of this Bible study, we will continue to read through the Beatitudes looking for the unfiltered gospel message contained within the verses. Be sure to read Parts 1 through 3 of this Bible study series for more context and understanding. Be sure to read these verses in your own Bibles!! Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake “Blessed are they which are … Continue reading The Gospel Message in the Beatitudes (Part 4)

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The Gospel Message in the Beatitudes

The Two Olive Trees has refocused it’s writing on the exact message preached by the Lord Jesus Christ while He was on earth. This message is seldom preached in its purity due to human error and bias. It is the hope of the Two Olive Trees to earnestly transmit the Lord’s message while avoiding doctrinal errors through prayer and much study. With that said, let’s … Continue reading The Gospel Message in the Beatitudes