Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones

How can you know that Jesus is who He claims to be? There is an answer to that question, and Ron shares it with you today as he continues his series, “AD: Acts of the Apostles.”  

A sign and a sermon, on this Wednesday edition of Something Good. Well, the book of Acts is in many ways a book of firsts. In Acts chapter two we see the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the first time, followed by the first sermon of the church age. Today, Ron takes us to Acts chapter three, and to the first miracle ever performed by an Apostle of Jesus Christ.  

Acts chapter two says this about the first Christian church: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer. And many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles." Today, Ron returns to the book of Acts to give us a glimpse into the life of the early church and encourage us to uphold the original tenets on which it was founded. 

Acts chapter two is one of the most exciting passages in all of Scripture. The supernatural birth of the church. The first sermon ever preached in the church age, in which three thousand people came to faith in Christ. And then there’s a brief passage that explains what we now know as the five purposes of the church. That’s where Ron is headed today as he continues his teaching series, “AD: Acts of the Apostles.” 

Consider the words of Peter in Acts chapter two. "Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Peter’s message was the first sermon of the church age. Simple, direct, straight to the point of what it takes to receive salvation. Today, Ron takes us to this sermon … to this Day of Pentecost, as he continues his series, “AD: Acts of the Apostles.”

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans ten, seventeen. Earlier in Romans fourteen, the Apostle Paul said, “How will they hear without a preacher?” The spread of the Gospel has always depended, at least in part, on people sharing that truth with the world. Today, Ron takes us back to the day it all began. It’s a sermon about a sermon, and it starts right now. 

The baptism of the Holy Spirit happens at the point of your salvation in Christ. But the filling of the Holy Spirit- that’s a separate experience. Today, Ron explains the difference between being baptized by the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. If that sounds a little perplexing, don’t worry. Ron will clear up any confusion.

The birth of the world and the birth of Jesus Christ are two of the most dramatic events in human history. We’ll add one more to the list next, on today’s edition of Something Good. Today, Ron takes us to Acts chapter two, and to one of the most amazing scenes in all of Scripture.  

Are you waiting on an answer from God today? How much have you talked to Him about it? Well, you can make a list of pros and cons. You can talk to a pastor, a friend, or a spouse. But unless you’re spending a healthy amount of time in prayer, any decision you make will be something of a gamble. Ron talks about the power of prayer today as he continues his series, “AD: Acts of the Apostles.”

When you read the book of Acts, you can’t help but notice all the good things the disciples of Christ were doing to launch the church and help it grow. But behind it all was a commitment to prayer. Prayer set the foundation for everything the early church was able to accomplish. Ron talks about this essential ingredient today as he continues his series, “AD: The Acts of the Apostles.”