When we look at Philip in the book of Acts, there are nine godly character traits we can imitate: he was a man full of wisdom, full of the Holy Spirit, who handled disappointment well; he was courageous, took initiative, lived under authority; he was a man of the Bible, of good reputation and he was obedient. Which of the these qualities do you exhibit?

When we look at Philip in the book of Acts, there are nine godly character traits we can imitate: he was a man full of wisdom, full of the Holy Spirit, who handled disappointment well; he was courageous, took initiative, lived under authority; he was a man of the Bible, of good reputation and he was obedient. Which of the these qualities do you exhibit?

We are all in danger of compromising on the gospel of grace and need constantly to be taught and encouraged.

We are all in danger of compromising on the gospel of grace and need constantly to be taught and encouraged.

We are God's workmanship.

We are God's workmanship.

When we read the gospels, as much as we are impressed with the life of Jesus, we are unimpressed with the disciples! But a turning point came that transformed them from being ineffective and scared to courageous and powerful. That turning point was baptism in the Holy Spirit – and the same Spirit is available to followers of Jesus today!

When we read the gospels, as much as we are impressed with the life of Jesus, we are unimpressed with the disciples! But a turning point came that transformed them from being ineffective and scared to courageous and powerful. That turning point was baptism in the Holy Spirit – and the same Spirit is available to followers of Jesus today!

John the Baptist challenged the religious people of Jesus' day and called them to repent and be baptised. The same challenge applies to us today.

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