First Baptist Church Pflugerville
When I fully trust in Jesus as the author and authority of my life, amazing things happen.
Acts 3:11-20 HCSB
1) Only by Jesus’ name can we receive healing
A. Peter connects the need for physical healing to our Spiritual sickness.
B. There are few abilities more powerful than the ability to heal.
C. Jesus’ and the disciples’ miracles were as much about compassion as they were authority.
D. When we present our healed lives, this testifies to the authority and power of Jesus.
E. We may trust that God can physically heal us, but it may not be for his ultimate glory. In this case, both God’s glory and the lame man’s faith converged.
2) Only When we repent before Christ can we experience forgiveness
A. The Jews had committed the ultimate crime: murdered their own Messiah.
B. Jesus’ Death provided infinite provision for guilt because of his infinite goodness.
C. Paul expounds on this concept in Romans 3:24-25 through 3 lenses
D. Define: asking for forgiveness & repenting: words & Action =Turn Around!
E. Result: “seasons of refreshing” & “blessing”
3) Only Jesus can adopt us into this heritage of faith
A. The prophets didn’t just foretell Jesus’ death & resurrection, they spoke of YOU!
B. The church became the conduit of the promise made to Abraham.
C. WE are to God like Mephibosheth was to David: nothing to offer, but valued
D. Faith in Jesus Christ writes you into the greatest story ever told. Will you trust him as your author?
