Act Study

After Jesus rose from the dead, he gave his Spirit to dwell within all who believe in him. The Holy Spirit is our counselor, leading, instructing, and equipping us. A sequel to the Gospel of Luke, this book gives a history of the early Church and provides a heavy emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit. In many ways Acts serves as a transition from law keeping to grace and faith in Christ.

On the day of Pentecost following the resurrection of Christ and His ascension back to the Father in heaven, the Holy Spirit fell upon the 120 of Christ's followers who were gathered together in the upper room of a house in Jerusalem, resulting in the formation of the body of Christ and the birth of the church. And these Spirit-filled believers immediately began to glorify God and to testify concerning the Lord Jesus. Furthermore, through their testimony 3,000 more souls were added to the church on that very same day. All this marked the beginning of the church of God on earth. Within that ...

Objective: Develop an understanding of the bank’s money laundering, terrorist financing (ML/TF), and other illicit financial activity risk profile. Based on the bank’s risk profile, develop a risk-focused examination scope, and document the Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) examination plan. Examiners assess the adequacy of the bank’s Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program, relative to its risk profile, and the bank’s compliance with BSA regulatory requirements.

The books of the Bible were written at different times by different authors over a period of approximately 1,500 years from around 1400 BC through 90 AD. The Old Testament was written in Biblical Hebrew excluding the books written during "the Chaldean captivity", such as Daniel and Ezra, which were written in "Biblical Aramaic" during the "Chaldean captivity". Many of the books of the Old Testament bear the names of the prophets who authored them. Moses compiled the earlier parts of Genesis and directly authored the remaining portion.

An easy to read user-friendly guide with pictures for understanding the most important book in the Bible for us, Romans. An effective way to rapidly build up sound doctrine in our inner man for the purpose of more rewards for the believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ and more glory to God.

Don’t understand why more people don’t go to church? Discover the prayers used by Jesus’s disciples and find hopeful transformation. Discouraged about the future of the church? Wished you knew how to help your church better? Love your congregation but don’t know how to get more people to attend? With over twenty-five years in ministry, retired Army chaplain and pastor Toby Lofton has helped churches of all sizes find renewed growth, excitement, and vitality. Now he’s here to share the ways the early church prayed so that your congregation can fulfill its mission in alignment with ...

The book of Acts records the fall of Israel and salvation going to the Gentiles. Follow Paul from the “uproar” in Ephesus to his house arrest in Rome. The Bible text is provided in bold and the commentary within brackets on Acts Chapters Nineteen through Twenty-eight. This is the third and final book of the three-part Acts series. Prepare for eternity and edify your soul and spirit with these commentaries by a King James Bible believer that is “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The Father will exalt His Son to rule both realms. God will use Peter’s group to ...

What do the books of Luke and Acts teach us about God, Jesus, and the early church? How do these two books relate to each other? In this accessible and compelling introduction, Michael Bird draws us into the wide-ranging narrative of Luke-Acts to discover how Luke frames the life of Jesus and of the first disciples who set out from Jerusalem to "the ends of the earth" proclaiming the Good News. Bird shows us how these two books, when read together, tell a cohesive narrative about Jesus, the Church, and the mission of God—with implications for the whole of our lives today.

Are Your Faith Practices Stuck in a Rut? Discover how the vibrant, dynamic energy of the early church can ignite your faith journey today. In Acts Bible Study, take a transformative 40-day exploration of the fascinating narrative penned by Doctor Luke. Who better to guide us than the only non-Jewish writer in the New Testament? Luke’s unique perspective offers invaluable insights for today’s believers navigating faith in a complex world. As you journey through the Book of Acts, you’ll uncover powerful lessons on perseverance, community, and the work of the Holy Spirit that resonate ...

What if the faith and courage of the first Christians could shape your life today? Are you searching for practical wisdom, deeper community, or a renewed sense of purpose in your spiritual journey? The story of the early church is more than history—it’s an invitation to discover simple, transformative lessons for everyday living. In this accessible and inspiring guide, you’ll learn how to: Grow in faith and spiritual resilience through the real stories of Acts and the first believers. Build authentic Christian community and experience the power of unity and generosity. Overcome fear, ...

In this new edition, Steve Bruce discusses the continuing arguments for social egalitarianism, considering issues such as gay marriage, women in combat roles, and the 2010 Equality Act to debunk contemporary arguments against parity. As gender divisions are increasingly questioned, he looks ahead to the likely consequences of this for society.

All 27 Books of the New Testament Bible in the English Standard Version are brought to life by Marquis Laughlin. Mr. Lauglin is a performance artist who's life's work is revealing the God of the Bible through the words of the Bible. His dramatic solo-scripture performances include 7 different books of the Bible, and have been presented all over the world.

One of the greatest modern writers on faith and spirituality, Walter Wangerin, Jr., is the author of more than 40 books and the recipient of the National Book Award. In Acts of the Almighty, Wangerin's deep biblical insight and poetic heart help us explore how the Bible fits together into one grand story. This 365-day devotional invites us to understand more fully God's redeeming works through five sections: Genesis and Exodus, David and Solomon, the prophets, the life of Christ, and the birth of the Church.

"The ministry of the Holy Spirit is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity," writes celebrated author and respected pastor Warren Wiersbe. In his first of two books covering Acts, Be Dynamic focuses on Peter's ministry, mostly in Israel and centered in Jerusalem. Through explaining Luke's record of the Gospel's advancement and church expansion, Wiersbe opens the door to understanding the work of the church today.

In Believing Jesus, Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. The disciples didn’t have much of a road map after Jesus ascended to heaven, but God’s grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world.

Ever since he became a Christian at the age of 40, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the Bible. In between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first full-length audio version of the NIV Bible spoken by a single British actor. This recording is an excerpt of that Bible.

Bankruptcy and insolvency laws in Canada have historically been controversial. An insolvent debtor’s assets usually don’t cover all their debts. While the secured creditors usually get the biggest pieces of the pie, the preferred creditors get the second helpings (if any), and unsecured creditors are left to fight over the remaining crumbs. Because everyone wants a bigger piece of the pie, including the trustees-in-bankruptcy who administer the bankruptcy estates, there is always pressure for change. This booklet examines the reform process leading up to the milestone and historic ...

The Patience of Job is a religious play taken verbatim from The Book of Job in the Old Testament. A new way to look at the Book of Job which brings it to life as never before. Written in the modern language of the New International Version (NIV) Bible. A must for your further religious education. The Patience of Job is written as a stage play in three acts with directions. It is well suited for the modest church stage as well as the professional full dress environment. Or, for a dramatic reading, book in hand. A religious delight. Enlightening.

This presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical underscore performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and a Hollywood-style sound design created by Technicolor Studios. Listen as the voices of Denzel and Pauletta Washington (Song of Songs), Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Bassett (Esther), Tyler Perry, LL Cool J (Samson), Tyrese Gibson, Terry Crews, Eartha Kitt (Serpent), Common, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Vanessa Williams, Keke Palmer, Forest Whitaker (Moses), and featuring Samuel L. Jackson as God in the New Testament, bring the stories and lessons of the Bible to life.

A Real Estate Terminology Reference Guide. Includes the following: Real Estate Glossary Rules of Real Estate Laws and Acts Acronyms