Text: Acts 10:1-48. For many centuries God’s covenant of saving grace was found inside of the nation of Israel. But ever since the resurrection of Christ, salvation has gone outside of ethnic Israel and beyond their borders to be spread over all the earth (vv.9-16). Peter, though a disciple of Jesus, was still thinking like[…]
Text: Act 9:1-43. Many Christians today read this account of Saul and feel envious of his dramatic conversion (vv. 1-6). They may have been raised in a Christian family, in a good church, and always knew about Jesus and always trusted Him for their salvation. That is a great testimony, because that is the way[…]
Text: Acts 8:1-40. Jewish leaders were hoping to destroy the new “sect”, but persecution and the murder of Stephen actually caused the Church increase (vv.1-4). As the disciples are scattered abroad, they preach the gospel, the good message of salvation in Jesus Christ. In this chapter we see a special focus on Philip, one of[…]
Text: Acts: 7:1-60. In the previous chapter we read that Stephen is a powerful preacher of the Gospel (vv.1-5), and his enemies cannot stand against him. So, the Jewish leaders have him accused falsely. In his defense, Stephen recites the history of Israel to prove that the Jews themselves are the blasphemers. God’s chosen leaders[…]
Text: Acts 6:1-15. The common sharing of the Church in chapter 4-5 became a problem in chapter 6 (vv.1-4). This shows that such sharing was not intended to be a permanent feature for all generations but only for that very early group. But in God’s providence the dispute was designed for the development of the[…]
Text: Acts 5:1-42. The last part of chapter 4 teaches about the devotion of the new church to one another (vv. 1-4). People were even selling their properties and distributing the money among the believers who were in need. Ananias and Sapphira also sold property. They kept some of the money (which is fine), but[…]
Text: Acts 4:1-37. In this chapter we see the beginnings of opposition to the Church of Jesus (vv.1-4, 12). Opposition to God and His people has always existed (ever since Satan attacked Adam, Cain killed Abel, Egypt enslaved Israel, etc.) but here opposition rises against the newly born Church. Jesus promised it (John15:20). Interestingly, the[…]
Text: Acts 3:1-26. It’s important to notice that this miraculous healing took place at the temple (vv.1-8, 16). Even though God was doing something new, it started first with His people – Israel, right at their place of worship. For 1,000 years the temple was the place that symbolised God’s forgiving grace. The animals that[…]
Phase 2 works are progressing within the overall schedule. ACP Team wishes to extend their gratitude and blessings for all your contributions. We appeal to you to remain prayerful for the project and to choose to consistently give as you honour God. A. Financial Status: Summary of collections for the month of May 2018 Financial[…]
Tukutendereza Yesu! The out powering of the Spirit on the People of God [commonly referred to as Pentecost Sunday] was marked on the 20th May 2018 in all the four (4) Services at the Cathedral. The Preacher pointed out that on Pentecost Sunday, Christians worldwide are reminded and also celebrate the Gift of the Holy[…]