The conversion of souls and the growth of Christ’s church are proof positive signs that the hope of the resurrection is sure, comforting our hearts in death and strengthening our hearts to persevere in gospel work. 

Jesus Christ himself continues to reveal God’s glory through the polarizing witness of his church. 

When the ministry of the gospel is faithfully promoted by every member of the Church, we should expect both increased fruitfulness and increased opposition. 

The church is the true object of God’s love and the light of the world, proven by her fervent love for her members and her mission resilience amid deadly opposition. 

Satan wants to bring down the church, not only through outside persecution but through sin from within, for a diseased tree cannot bear good fruit – but God is faithful. 

Opposition to gospel work should strengthen us to boldly (and joyfully) press on with that work through the power of God’s Spirit and confidence in God’s plan. 

The New Testament church joyfully sacrificed herself by courageously and tenaciously proclaiming the gospel despite deadly opposition because of all it means to be in Christ. 

Messiah brings seasons of refreshing to all who believe by blotting out sins & abiding with us while we wait for the Messianic restoration of all things. 

The miracle at Pentecost was nothing short of God’s new creation, a glorious new and permanent creation in which we fully participate through Jesus Christ. 

The book of Acts, Volume II of Luke’s history, chronicles the initial restoration of God’s kingdom which was promised to King Jesus and His church, a restoration to be accomplished through the faithful witness of His Spirit-empowered followers.