Have you ever known someone you think will never become a Christian? They embarrass you or mock you; they seem to live to make your life miserable. Welcome to a fitting description of Saul of Tarsus, who became the apostle Paul. Young Saul was the Enemy, Persecutor and relentless pursuer of Christians. After his conversion, he preached to Pharisees, philosophers, soldiers, sorcerers, slaves, servants, governors, kings, and even Caesar himself! Oh how God used this man! The Damascus Road experience is for us all. c
God leads us by the Holy Spirit, one step at a time. He led Philip, instructing, "Go to Gaza...a desert." Take the first step. God sees every heart yearning for Him, and will take extraordinary measures to bring His Love and truth to every true seeker. He sent Philip to the Ethiopian Jew. The...
Trials are actually good for the Kingdom of God. Persecution does for the Church what wind does to seed; it scatters it and produces a harvest! Saul, (who became Apostle Paul), persecuted men and women, often to death. But God used Saul's rage. Years later, Saul/Paul spent time in fellowship wit...
Acts 7 tells the story of Stephen, whose name means crown. Stephen had a fire and boldness for the Gospel, as he became the first martyr of the church. He began by teaching the spiritual leadership of Israel, reminding them of their spiritual roots, beginning with Abraham. Abraham was the foun...
