Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 4-6

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

As we began the New Year, the emphasis was to not only learn the main principles of the Word of God but to keep them in our thoughts in order to apply them in our life. Acts is a great … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead in Faith Towards Our Purpose

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

We have a much better shot at victory if we have a plan and through Jesus, God has given us a plan. Life may disappoint at times but the good news is that there is something better ahead if we … Continue reading →

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Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

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Empowerment

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 3:1-10, Peter and John were empowered by God to give healing to a crippled beggar. They show their love to God and to their fellow neighbor by explaining that what God gives is far more valuable than riches … Continue reading →

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New Life with Christ

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Acts 2:37-47, the people responded to Peter’s address in a positive way. They repented, were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day (v. 41). They were blessed in their new life with … Continue reading →

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