The Evidence of Saving Faith—Fruit; Treasuring Christ It is a sad fact that many people who claim to belong to God, who claim to be followers of and believers in Jesus Christ, will not reach heaven and do not have everlasting life (Matthew 7:21-23). Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to Me ‘Lord, Lord’ willContinue reading “18. The evidences of saving faith”
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11. God’s family empowered
11 • God’s Family Before the disciples were baptized with the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago, the Holy Spirit didn’t live inside all God’s people on a powerful and permanent basis. Throughout the history of the world, the Holy Spirit came upon people many times, inspiring them to write the words ofContinue reading “11. God’s family empowered”
10. The coming of the Holy Spirit
10 • The Coming of the Holy Spirit After Jesus ascended into heaven about two thousand years ago, His followers in Jerusalem (about 120 people) started praying to God for the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be given as an abiding powerful presence with His children on earth (Acts 1:4; JohnContinue reading “10. The coming of the Holy Spirit”
9. The work of Christ in heaven
9 • Jesus Christ’s Ascension and Work in Heaven After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, gave them instructions and spoke about the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:1-5). Later, He was taken up into heaven on a cloud (Acts 1:9)! The disciples literally saw Jesus going into heaven. God’s Book foretold (prophesied about) thisContinue reading “9. The work of Christ in heaven”