“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 God’s presence is not marked by bondage, fear, or oppression, but by liberty. Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, chains lose their grip, burdens lift, and hearts are made free. Liberty is evidence that…
“And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.” Acts 28:5 Paul had survived a storm and shipwreck, only to be bitten by a venomous snake while helping others. Those watching expected him to collapse and die. Instead of panicking or wailing, Paul calmly shook the beast into the fire, and…
“Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 19:4-5 The people Paul met in Ephesus had information,…
“And at midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly, there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bands were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 Paul and Silas were beaten, chained, and locked…
“And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.” Acts 13:39 To be justified means to be declared righteous, acquitted, and released from condemnation. It is a legal term, speaking of a verdict pronounced in your favour. In Christ, the charges…
“And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.” Acts 12:11 Peter’s deliverance was not only from prison but from the…
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Acts 10:34-35 Here, we saw Peter standing in Cornelius’ house, surrounded by people he once believed were outside God’s favour. But…
“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.” Acts 10:28 Cornelius had been praying faithfully, though he…
“But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.” Acts 8:20 Simon, the sorcerer, watched in awe as the Holy Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands. Accustomed to buying influence and selling power, he reached…