Posts from March 2017

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What the Convert Does

by Linda Sasso

Last Sunday we examined the five elements of what the Gospel does (Acts 26:18) This Sunday we will examine what the Gospel is (Acts 26:23) and what the convert does (Acts 26:20) Let’s take a quick look at these two truths. What Is the Gospel? “…that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the […]

A Radical Encounter Led to a Radical Conversion

by Linda Sasso

In today’s text we witness the Apostle Paul sharing his testimony with King Agrippa. Paul didn’t hold back and told the king not only of his life before and after Christ, but Paul got very specific describing to the king exactly what the goal of the Gospel was and what Paul’s mission was. Let’s read […]

The Judgement Seat of Christ

by Linda Sasso

In today’s text (Acts 25:1-21) we see the Apostle Paul standing before the judgment seat of man. First he appears before Governor Felix, then Governor Festus, then he gives account before King Agrippa and finally asks to appear before the judgment seat of Caesar. Appearing before a human judge in a courtroom on earth may […]

Righteousness, Self-Control & Judgement

by Linda Sasso

What comes to mind when you read the above words? Religious jargon? Legalism? Judgmental preaching? The truth is, these are the topics the Apostle Paul chose to speak on when he spoke to governor Felix “concerning faith in Christ”. “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent […]