In the early days of the Church, on the day of Pentecost, something remarkable happened. The Apostle Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, delivered a powerful sermon that penetrated the hearts of those who heard it. In Acts 2:37-41, Peter emphasizes that the appropriate response to the Gospel is to repent and be baptized. But … Continue reading Repentance, Faith, and Baptism
The Power and Presence of Pentecost
On the day of Pentecost, 120 of Jesus' disciples had gathered together when suddenly, the Holy Spirit descended upon them. The arrival of the Holy Spirit was marked by three supernatural signs - an audible sound, a visible manifestation, and vocal expressions from those present. All those gathered in the upper room HEARD something, SAW … Continue reading The Power and Presence of Pentecost
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Jesus’ call to be His disciple is a demanding call
This is a three part series on Jesus' call to be His disciple Mark 1:16–20 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers … Continue reading Jesus’ call to be His disciple is a demanding call
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What does it mean to repent and believe?
When Jesus started preaching in Galilee, He tells us the Kingdom of God is at hand. Because Jesus is King...His kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. In the person of Jesus Christ, we are confronted with the Kingdom of God. The coming of the Kingdom of God is God's person visitation … Continue reading What does it mean to repent and believe?
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An EXAMPLE & An EXCHANGE
Jesus’ life & ministry serves as an EXAMPLE of what we should do & as an EXCHANGE FOR what we could never do. In fact this is what separates Jesus’ Gospel from every other religion. Religion is all about what you must DO to please God and EARN His blessing. The Gospel, on the other hand is about what Jesus has DONE for you. Everything … Continue reading An EXAMPLE & An EXCHANGE
Eric Echols 