The first thing he asked them was “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they replied. “We’ve not even heard of a holy spirit.” Paul asked, “Then what was the meaning of your baptism?” They responded, “It meant that we would follow John’s teaching.” Paul said, “John’s baptism was for those who were turning from their sins, and he taught you to believe in and follow the one who was coming after him: Jesus the Anointed One.” When they understood this, they were baptized into the authority of Jesus, the Anointed One. And when Paul laid his hands on each of the twelve, the Holy Spirit manifested and they immediately spoke in tongues and prophesied.
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What makes a person want to have a relationship with God? What makes a believer look and act differently? The answer is simple: they’ve been upset! In this 4-day plan based on his book, Upset the World, Pastor Tim Ross teaches how you can upset the world with the message, love, and hope of Jesus Christ.
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Our past and present serve a purpose. In Christ, we are free from bondage and commanded to live like Christ. In this 5 day devotion, we’ll take a look at key passages scattered throughout the Bible where we’re challenged, encouraged, and commanded to live out our purpose, be bold, and ROAR.
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The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
How effectively are you living for eternity? Are you living your life by the flesh or by the Spirit? We want to help you discover a new way to be human by introducing you to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us total access to Jesus. The Spirit of God will fill every void in your life.
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