'the message' version of the bible has a wonderful introduction on the book of Acts.
written by Luke, the same doctor who wrote the Gospel of Luke.. it was really a continuation of the story told in the Gospel.. as if it carried on to the book of Acts without interruption.
there is a reason why the book was found right after the Gospel. so that we do not merely become in awe of Jesus' wonderful works and stop at that. so that we know that His apostles did not stop at the point of believing. they acted! acted on their belief and love for Christ.
"we can't stop TaLking about what we've seen and heard".. that's what the book of Acts was about.
for me personally, it's a challenge to come to this point.. and yet.. I understand now that no matter how much I think I love him.. if I don't speak of Him enough.. if I don't act upon his words, upon my faith in him.. i simply don't love him enough.
written by Luke, the same doctor who wrote the Gospel of Luke.. it was really a continuation of the story told in the Gospel.. as if it carried on to the book of Acts without interruption.
there is a reason why the book was found right after the Gospel. so that we do not merely become in awe of Jesus' wonderful works and stop at that. so that we know that His apostles did not stop at the point of believing. they acted! acted on their belief and love for Christ.
"we can't stop TaLking about what we've seen and heard".. that's what the book of Acts was about.
for me personally, it's a challenge to come to this point.. and yet.. I understand now that no matter how much I think I love him.. if I don't speak of Him enough.. if I don't act upon his words, upon my faith in him.. i simply don't love him enough.
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