Acts 2 describes the birth of the church through the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit who indwells and empowers every believer to be Christ's witness.

There is a great deal of confusion in the church today regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What is it? Who receives it? And when is it received? These are questions that if answered biblically can help bring clarity to an often misunderstood doctrine...

A church that walks with God walks in joyful obedience, unity and dependence on God.

The disciples were anticipating the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, but Jesus gives them a greater vision for the kingdom of God. How big is your vision for the kingdom? Are you aware of your mission and the power God provides for its advancement?

Even as Jesus faces the terrible reality of bearing God's wrath for us, he's teaching us about realities we must all consider. They are realities rooted in the cross.

Though Jesus possessed divine power and authority, he chose to submit himself to wicked men so that we would be saved.

While Jesus agonizes alone in prayerful submission to his Father's perfect will, his disciples sleep, Judas betrays, and Peter denies the one he promised to follow.

While Jesus expresses his supreme love by offering himself up as the sacrificial Lamb, the disciples show the height and blindness of pride.