Acts Survey
ActsSteve Gregg
In "Acts Survey," Steve Gregg offers insight into the historical and spiritual significance of the book of Acts in the Bible. The book serves as a link between the Gospels and the Epistles and highlights the courage and commitment of the early church leaders, who trusted God and put their lives on the line for the gospel. The book of Acts also provides a standard for measuring the spiritual health of the church and serves as a model for revival, emphasizing the importance of unity and full-on commitment to discipleship and ministry. Through the use of eyewitness testimony and careful selection of stories, the book also offers valuable lessons for modern churches in areas such as governance, prayer, preaching, and missions.
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The book of Acts is a historical account that continues Jesus' teachings on Earth through the Church. The Holy Spirit, who was present in Jesus' earth
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In "Acts 1:9 - 1:26," Steve Gregg explores the concepts of Jesus' ascension, second coming, and the replacement of Judas among the apostles. He notes
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