Ray Bentley, Acts 2:5-47
Supernatural phenomena accompanied the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church as they celebrated Pentecost: A sound like a rushing mighty wind. Divided tongues of fire above the followers’ heads. Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Peter spoke before thousands at the top of his voice with authority and forcefulness! What a difference the Spirit makes! He gave four proofs of his message: 1) Jesus was a real person from Nazareth who had performed signs, wonders, and miracles. 2) The prophecies of David. 3) The witness of the disciples. Their FEAR of death was GONE, because they had actually seen Him alive! 4) The power of the Holy Spirit. The Church was unified, magnified, and multiplied. They met not only weekly but DAILY. Every DAY people were saved!
Ray Bentley - Acts 1:12 - 2:4
Notes: https://maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes071920.pdf
It is time to pray as never before! Prayer played a significant role in the story of the early Church as recorded in the book of Acts. They prayed for guidance in making decisions, for courage to witness for C...
Ray Bentley - Acts 1:8-14, July 12, 2020
Notes: https://www.maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes071220.pdf
You shall receive power: The Spirit of God will indwell every believer. The Greek term for power is "dunamis," which means force, miraculous power, ability, strength, violence, and mighty. It a...
Ray Bentley - Acts 1:1-7
Notes: https://www.maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes070520.pdf
Power came down from Heaven. The only thing that will move the world are lives ignited by the Spirit of God. The early Church had none of the things we think essential for success, yet the Church turned Rome up...
