Day #3 in our study is about seeing and hearing Peter's inspired words to those present on the Day of Pentecost.
Acts 2 is a chapter in the Bible which blends Old Testament Prophecy with New Testament meaning. It is in this chapter that Peter (along with the 11) change the course of people's lives by showing them the power of God.
In this brief study series, we search the text of Acts 2 to see what this scripture meant to the hearers on the Day of Pentecost, and then how their lives were transformed by the message Peter spoke.
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In Day #2 of our study for the week of March 20 - 24, 2023, we dive deep into the background of Acts by discussing the crowd and the day of Pentecost.
Acts 2 is a chapter in the Bible which blends Old Testament Prophecy with New Testament meaning. It is in this chapter that Peter (along with the 11) change the course of people's lives by showing them the power of God.
In this brief study series, we search the text of Acts 2 to see what this scripture meant to the hearers on the Day of Pentecost, and then how their lives were transformed by the message Peter spoke. .
The videos below are on YouTube and Rumble. You can choose whichever format you prefer.
You can find more videos of the Preacher's Pen on YouTube by clicking here.
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Acts 2 is a chapter in the Bible which blends Old Testament Prophecy with New Testament meaning. It is in this chapter that Peter (along with the 11) change the course of people's lives by showing them the power of God.
In this brief study series, we search the text of Acts 2 to see what this scripture meant to the hearers on the Day of Pentecost, and then how their lives were transformed by the message Peter spoke.
In Day #1, we will read through the text to see the richness of its words before we even dive deeper into the text.
The videos below are on YouTube and Rumble. You can choose whichever format you prefer.
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Last week, we looked at the importance of baptism in Romans 6.1-5. As Romans 6 describes baptism as the action that creates a new life. It is important to remember that Romans is written by the apostle Paul. (Romans 1.1)
Paul was a changed man from the road to Damascus forward. His life before the Damascus Road was steeped in Judaism and the goal of crushing Christianity. His life after the Damascus Road was about the spread of Christianity and its superiority to Judaism.
When Paul spoke of the gospel of Christ, Paul spoke of baptism. In his encounter with the Jewish crowd, Paul recounted his travel on the road to Damascus to the people seeking to kill him. (Acts 21.31) As Paul told them of his conversion account to Christianity, he spoke of the Damascus Road and his discussion with Ananias which lead Paul to baptism. Notice what Ananias told Paul,
And he said, ‘The God of our fathers appointed you to know his will, to see the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth; for you will be a witness for him to everyone of what you have seen and heard. And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’ (Acts 22.14-16)
Notice Ananias words. Remember this was the man that Jesus said, “Rise and go into Damascus, and there you till be told, all that is appointed for you to do.” (Acts 22.10; see also Acts 9.6)
When Jesus told Paul to go into Damascus, Ananias told Paul what to do and it included baptism. (See Acts 22.16)
For years, the churches of Christ have been known for emphasis on the topic of baptism. Baptism has been a constant discussion among theologicals for hundreds, it not a couple thousand years.
As various religious groups have found themselves divided over baptism, it is key to look at what the Bible says regarding baptism. One overlooked passage is Romans 6.1-14. For instance, look at a few of the questions and let Romans 6 answer them:
Is baptism really important?
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?” (Romans 6.3)
When one is baptized they are baptized into Christ – that is really important.
What does baptism do?
“We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6.4)
Baptism connects one with the death of Jesus and the raising to walk in a new life – that is really important.
Is baptism necessary?
“For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His. (Romans 6:5)
To be united with Christ, you must be baptized – that is really important.
