The work of the Holy Spirit, in the life of Peter, was an amazing experience for Peter; just as the work of the Holy Spirit is also a vital lesson for the followers of Christ. We are following Luke’s view of Simon Peter, and may at another time look at Peter in the other three … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #80 →

Luke did not conclude his Gospel in Galilee, but in Bethany and in Jerusalem. The women could not convince the disciples that Jesus had returned from the dead. And neither could the Emmaus men be convinced by the women. To back the Emmaus disciples witness, Jesus appeared Himself to them. And Jesus began to refresh … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #79 →

The apostle Peter was not a close friend of Paul. And therefore Peter was very hard on Paul (Galatians 2:11-21); yet, he respected Paul for his spiritual insight (II Peter 3:15-18). Thus, we need to take to heart the need to be resurrected. Now if Christ is being preached as being raised from the dead, … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #78 →

Why did Jesus have to die? And what was gained by Jesus’ death? Jesus left it to the Holy Spirit to explain. To the naked eye, the Jews could not grasp nor tolerate God being in a person; namely, in Jesus the Christ (Matthew 1:24). The Jews could not and they still can not stop … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #77 →