Important start

Acts 1:6~8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (8)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #368 Heart Longings (#486 in previous version)

God is almighty and Jesus Christ has solved all my problems. However, although the world is flashy on the outside, the age of suffering has come and people are ailing from the variety of diseases, depression, mental problems and such that no one can solve. In addition, although the world is wrapped up in a façade of history, tradition and culture, in reality, it has become an age of idolatrous culture. Spiritually, it has become a dark age and countless people are wandering in the midst of hardships. We must have three important starts that save the age like the Early Church. What are they?

1. The correct start

“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” Starting with this confession is God’s grace. Coming to know Jesus Christ is the greatest miracle. God has given His promise of blessings for those who confess that Jesus is the Christ. It is the blessing of building His church on the rock, the gates of Hades not being able to overcome it, and the keys to the kingdom of heaven. When you hold on to this covenant and pray, God’s works will begin.

2. The greatest promise

Jesus called the Early Church disciples who knew and confessed Jesus as the Christ to the Mount of Olives, explained the kingdom of God to them for 40 days, and told them to wait for the filling of the Holy Spirit, which was the greatest promise. The Early Church disciples held on to the promise of Christ and devoted themselves solely to prayer. At this time, they were able to overcome all persecution and the power that saved the age and the kingdom of God came upon them. Our background is the kingdom of God. There is nothing to fear. Wherever you go, begin with the blessings of the kingdom of God being established and Satan being bound.

3. Experience of the covenant

The Early Church that believed in the covenant experienced the power of God that was like the wind and fire. At this time, the door opened, 3,000 disciples arose, and worship began to come to life. They received the answer of the kingdom of God being established, and the fact that Christ had solved all problems was testified. All you have to do is to enjoy the greatest grace of the confession that Jesus is the Christ, the greatest promise of the kingdom of God, and the greatest answer that comes through the filing of the Holy Spirit, and gain the strength through the time schedule of blessings in which you become a witness of the unique answer.

Forum Topic

In order for the promised works to begin for a child of the Almighty God, we must change our thoughts to thoughts of faith.

Panama Evangelism Conference Lecture 1 / 2013.7.6