Outstanding DAVID GUZIK, and thank you YESHUA, LORD SAVIOUR LIVES AND REIGNS FOR EVER AND EVER AMÉN
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Dios bendiga este ministerio que para mí ha sido de gran ayuda. Ojalá pronto suban estos mensajes en español
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The book of Acts forms the biblical link between Jesus Christ coming to fulfill the Old Testament promises to Israel and his beginning the Church (the “Body of Christ”) on the Day of Pentecost. It presents a clear and unified witness of the Apostles’ view of Jesus Christ, and what they taught as “the Apostles’ Doctrine.” They viewed him as the Son of God, a man sent by God to be the promised Messiah, first to Israel, then to the Gentiles. They were convinced of his Messiahship by his resurrection, which they boldly preached as they fanned out throughout the Mediterranean countries. Nowhere in Acts is there any suggestion that Jesus was “God” in any sense, and this omission is remarkable if this doctrine were in fact a part of apostolic Christianity. The book of Acts begins with a brief recap of the 40-day period that Christ spent in his resurrected body among the believers. He had ordered them to stay in Jerusalem until they were empowered by the gift of holy spirit. This filling, or “baptism,” with the spirit would equip them to be his “witnesses.” Having thus given them their marching orders for the next few days, and for their lifetimes, he ascended heavenward in complete defiance of the law of gravity. One can only try to imagine the shock and wonder that filled the hearts of his disciples when he ascended into heaven before their very eyes. They were transfixed by the sight, pondering its significance. They were still trying to figure out when he would restore the kingdom to Israel, and they were very unclear about what his ascension meant. Almost immediately, an angel disrupted their reverie and reassured them that Christ would be returning to earth in the same way he left them. With this promise ringing in their ears, they headed back to Jerusalem to begin their new job as the Lord’s empowered witnesses. Though the meaning of the ascension understandably befuddled them, as time went on God revealed more and more about what it meant. The pinnacle of this revelation about the ascension is found in Ephesians: Ephesians 4:7-13 (NASB) (7) But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. (8) Therefore it says, “WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN.” (9) (Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? (10) He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) (11) And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, (12) for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; (13) until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ. After the ascension, the book of Acts then describes the growth and development of the early Church as Christ gave and guided these ministries to act in his stead, causing spiritual growth in the lives of all those who followed him. But Christ was not just working with these “equipping ministries,” as they are sometimes called. He worked directly with his brethren, like Ananias, “a certain disciple” (Acts 9:10 - KJV), or indirectly with them through those to whom he had specifically entrusted with the ministry of apostle, prophet, etc. What was clear to the first-century believers was that Christ was no longer physically present to do his work, so they were supposed to be doing it. But they were to do it by the power of the holy spirit that he had given them, and in conjunction with his continued leading of them. This they were to continue to do until they saw him reappear through the clouds, which they expected to happen in their lifetime. Acts 2 records the events on the Jewish feast day of Pentecost that year when the Church began. The initial outpouring of holy spirit upon the disciples of Jesus, and their speaking in tongues in the Temple, caused no small stir. Peter then stood up and addressed the huge crowd assembled there. We will now focus on fifteen verses of his discourse that contain a magnificent exposition of an Old Testament passage that Peter quotes and then explains. It is this teaching that pricked the hearts of about 3,000 people who got born again that day (Acts 2:41). The key points in Peter’s speech that led to their New Birth were later capsulized in one classic verse in the Church Epistles. Here it is: Romans 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. We will see that what Peter said in Acts 2 focuses on the two basic components in the above verse: the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and his lordship. It is significant that Peter did not portray Jesus as God nor further state that believing this was a requirement for salvation. In contrast, Peter referred to Jesus as “…a man accredited by God….” If Peter held the traditional Trinitarian concept of Christ, his omission is astounding. If Peter believed that those listening to him that day needed to believe that Jesus was God in order to be saved, as is often taught by Trinitarians today, he certainly did not say so. The fact that the Bible states that about 3000 people were saved that day, without hearing anything about the Trinity or Christ being God, is proof that this belief is not a requirement for salvation. Had this been an oral exam to graduate from most seminaries today, Peter would have flunked, yet by God’s standards, his sermon is right on: (for part 2; ask me).
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Pentecost(Acts 2) marks the start of the church of God, according to the mystery. The revelation of the mystery did not precede the experience and reality of the gift of holy spirit, as this occurred on the day of Pentecost. Here:Acts 10:44-48 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Acts 11:15 -18 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Clearly, the church began on Pentecost of Acts 2. Peter's sermon here is sufficient instructions on salvation. THE GIVER and HIS GIFT -- The Holy Spirit is God(Jehovah) our Creator(Elohim). The God and the Father of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the offspring of God, only begotten, physically, by Divine conception of God, the Giver; Holy Spirit! God's gift is holy spirit, which is power from on high. We are baptized by this gift from God, the Giver. "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:49. "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me."For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Acts 1:4-5. "endued with power from on high" Luke 24:49. EQUALS "the promise of the Father" Acts 1:4. EQUALS "ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit" Acts 1:5. "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8. "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. "And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:1-4. "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call." Acts 2:38-39. The mistake being made is: that people have not understood that the mystery was made available at Pentecost, of Acts 2. The revelation of what was available at that point was revealed at the later date, once Apostle Paul was ready and prepared to receive it. The Judean Apostles were too Law oriented for God to get through to them, yet Paul was prepared for the revelation, so God was able to impart it to him when he did. I will add this to clarify: First and foremost, God never oversteps our free will decisions, we play a major part in our destiny according to our believing and obedience to God's will. God is the supplier of all our need, yet we are laborers together with him. God gave us instructions in order to live a fulfilled life. Our choices and decisions determine our well being, or lack thereof. This is why God exhorts us to walk with him, in fellowship, by adhering to his will for us. God is always there for us, yet we must cooperate with him, by applying the principles for prosperity in our lives. The renewing of our minds is our responsibility, as we grow in the knowledge and wisdom of the word of God, this is our safe path, which allows God to keep us in all our ways, and for all of our days. Remember, this is a walk and we all mess up at times, yet we fall, but rebound and go again, and thank God for catching us and supplying grace as needed, it is to become a lifestyle of trusting God to direct our steps, as we do our best to follow his way. God never gives up on his children, so we always have his loving arms around us, so that we never need to feel helpless or hopeless, and he delivers to the uttermost when we came back to him, every time we fail. Again, the mystery was practically available at Acts 2, yet it took time for these believers to realize what was made available at that time, Jesus Christ gave te revelation to Paul, as he was open to receive it. I believe to understand how God dealt with Peter, concerning witnessing to Cornelious, makes this evident, yet you need to view the scriptural account honestly, as my first comment implies. Go through Acts 10-11, sometime soon, you will be able to see the connection. Also: Romans 16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Acts 21:20 (this is the way all the original Apostles and disciples were): And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: Ya see; God gave the additional revelation the Paul to clear up his will for these people, and all of his believers - all of Paul's writings- grace, not Law!