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Acts Series Chapter 15: How to Break Free from Legalism. Acts 15 shows the conflict between law-focused religion and actual grace. Paul and Barnabas faced false teachings about circumcision, while scriptures like Deuteronomy 22 and Matthew 23 expose legalism’s focus on outward rules. The real message is that grace transforms from within, not by traditions … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 14 Part 2: How to Shine in Spiritual Tribulations highlights how Paul faced opposition, division, and spiritual testing in every city, encouraging believers to choose the kingdom of God over tradition. Through miracles, perseverance, and responses to religious challenges, Paul demonstrated that tribulation is essential for entering God’s kingdom, with signs and … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 14 Part 1: How to See Armageddon centers on recognizing God’s work amid personal and communal upheaval. Paul’s ministry in Iconium and his planting of the kingdom’s seed sparked division and transformation. Armageddon unfolds in the heart, families, churches, and the city as believers choose between tradition and God’s present kingdom. Actual … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 13: How to Move from Tradition to Action. Every week, they gathered and went through the same ritual. The prayers always followed a set pattern. Services ran according to tradition for years, rarely stirring change. But when Paul preached first and the routine shifted, it unsettled those who clung to habit. Sometimes, … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 12: How to Escape Herod’s Prison – This lesson reveals how God delivers His people from oppressive systems and spiritual bondage, contrasting Peter’s miraculous release from prison with the decline of legalistic religion in Jerusalem. Through prayer, faith, and willingness to move with God’s glory—like the church at Antioch—we can overcome opposition, … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 11: How to Shift from Rules to Grace highlights the moment the early church transitioned from strict Jewish traditions in Jerusalem to the openness of Antioch. This chapter illustrates how Peter led the Jerusalem church, rooted in rules. However, as Paul’s ministry in Antioch grew, believers transitioned from regulation and discrimination to … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 10: How to Reach the Unreached explores the pivotal moment when the Great Commission expands to include Gentiles. Peter receives a vision about clean and unclean animals while Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, experiences an angelic visitation directing him to summon Peter. This divine orchestration marks the fourth step of spreading the … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 9: How to Submit to God’s Purpose shows Saul’s journey from resistance to surrender. God’s call breaks through pride, revealing His will and transforming lives. Saul learns that true submission means letting go of personal ambition to embrace God’s greater plan. This chapter teaches that obedience brings spiritual sight, leads to deeper … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 8: How to Evangelize Bringing Joy. Philip’s ministry in Samaria overcame persecution, reached beyond barriers, and spread the gospel through miracles and the power of the Holy Spirit. This lesson demonstrates how preaching Christ, embracing diversity, and fulfilling the Great Commission bring genuine joy and transformation. Through the apostles, the Holy Spirit, … Read more
Acts Series Chapter 7: How to Challenge Religious Tradition. Stephen’s life and message show that true ministry refuses to bow to religious customs but instead lifts up the truth of God’s Word, even in the face of opposition. He confronted tradition, demonstrated Spirit-filled wisdom, and exposed the limits of religious systems. His example calls us … Read more