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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Bible Study

This is the parent category for all of the short Bible study and devotional posts. Nested under it is a separate category for each book in the Bible.

avoiding a beating

Avoiding a Beating – Acts 22:25

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As believers in Jesus we should expect to suffer. But if we can avoid a beating, while remaining faithful to Christ, then do so.

willing to die for Jesus

Willing to Die for the Lord Jesus – Acts 21:13

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How committed to faith in Christ are you? Are you ready to be bound, and to die for the name of the Lord Jesus?

repentance and faith

Repentance and Faith – Acts 20:21

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Paul's primary mission was to call people to turn to God in repentance and to have faith in our Lord Jesus. Should we not follow his example?

how to change society

How to Change Society – Acts 19:26-27

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We can most effectively change society through the gospel of Jesus Christ, rather than trying to legislate morality.

responsibility for sharing the gospel

Responsibility for Sharing the Gospel – Acts 18:6

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How much responsibility do I bear for the lost that I encounter but do not share Christ with? Am I a faithful watchman, giving a warning?

Examine the Scripture

Examining the Scriptures – Acts 17:11

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Is the Bible your authority in spiritual matters? Can you use it effectively? Do you examine them to verify other truth claims?

believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved

Believe in the Lord Jesus – Acts 16:30-31

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What must I do to be saved? Paul's response to the jailer was to believe in the Lord Jesus. There is nothing I can do. Just surrender your life to his working.

saved by grace alone

Saved by Grace Alone – Acts 15:11

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Salvation is wholly a work of God; nothing I can do can add to what Christ does for me. It is by grace alone, through faith, that I am saved.

seeking God's direction

Seeking God’s Direction – Acts 13:2

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How do you seek God's specific direction for your life or church? Try worshipping, fasting and prayer. It worked for Antioch.

an unexpected answer to prayer

Unexpected Answered Prayer – Acts 12:15

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Are you ever surprised when God answers prayer? Those praying for Peter's release sure were. How often am I surprised at answered prayer?

First Called Christians

First Called Christians – Acts 11:26

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The believers were first called Christians in Antioch. If our communities would to coin a new name for us today, what would it be?

Following the Way of Christ

Following the Way of Christ – Acts 9:1-2

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The earliest church called itself 'the Way'. The way to life, the way to truth, the way of Jesus. Are you a follower of the way?