Gospel Acts.

Gospel Acts.

John 21:24-25

The book of Acts is a continuum of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospel in action. Again, Acts is a continuum of the gospels. The apostle John, John the beloved, and each of the gospel writers actually wrote exactly what they saw, lived and experienced.

John 21:24-25AMP This is the same disciple who is testifying to these things and has recorded them; and we know [without any doubt] that his testimony is true.

25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were recorded one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Actually the world couldn’t contain all the recorded testimonies. Why? Because the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is a gift that keeps on giving.

We, (CECC) have become the gospel in action. In, John 21:3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

These men were discouraged, because Jesus was crucified, and it seemed like the 3 years of personal discipleship was for vain.However, Jesus came to ask His disciples one question: Do you love Me? Yes. Feed My sheep. Some of the last words of Jesus. Feed my sheep, Make disciples of all men.

Therefore, please realize the gospel of, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John flow into the book of (Acts), or the book of action, and this I believe is still being written today!

You’re saved, filled with the Holy Spirit.

You’re a gospel carrier; a good news carrier.

You’re anointed, you’re gifted, and you’re powerful!

Again from the text, John proclaims in, John 21:24 that the testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ is true!

September, 1938, a man who lived on Long Island was able one day to satisfy a lifelong ambition by purchasing for himself a very fine barometer. When the instrument arrived at his home, he was extremely disappointed to find that the indicating needle appeared to be stuck, pointing to the sector marked- “Hurricane." After shaking the barometer very vigorously several times, its new owner sat down and wrote a scorching letter to the store from which he had purchased the instrument, and on the following morning, on his way to his office in New York, he mailed the letter.That evening he returned to Long Island, to find not only the barometer missing, but his house also. The barometer’s needle had been right. There was a hurricane!

Q&A, Is the testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ true, authentic, and solidified in and through your life?

Jesus was born of a virgin birth, He lived obedient to his parents, At age 30, Jesus discipled 12 men, Taught his Father’s word, Performed miracles, Ministered to everyone, especially sinners. He was falsely accused and was placed on a cross, He died, 3 days later, Jesus arouse from the tomb, for 40 days after Jesus’ resurrection he was seen by over 400 people, He performed many miracles, and after 40 days, He acceded, presently, He sits at God’s right hand, interceding.

How can you make a difference? “Live the gospels, and you’re living the book of Acts!” P.H

American businessman, motivational speaker, Joel A. Barker, tells the story of a wise individual - who was a writer - who would go to the beach to do his writing. Before he began his work, he would go for a walk along the shore, One day, during his daily walk, he spied an individual doing what appeared to be dancing to the day! Smiling to himself, he began to walk faster so that he could catch up with this amazing individual! As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man; and, he wasn’t dancing- he was reaching down to pick something up; and, gently throwing it into the ocean. Getting even closer, he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused, looked up; and, replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean.” The writer said, "I guess I should have asked, ’Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?’" "The sun is up and the tide is going out. And, if I don’t throw them in they’ll die" came the reply! "But young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!” The young man listened politely; then, he bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean, far past the breaking waves. ’It made a difference for that one,’ he said!”

How can you make a difference? Again, You do the Gospels, and you’ll live the book of Acts.

The gospel of, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are books of love, grace, miracles, faith, healing, deep compassion. It is 4 books that point us to Messiah. Jesus is Lord of new wine, and new wine skins, He’s the God who forgives the most rank sinner. He’s the Lord of the prodigal. And because He’s Lord of the gospels, He is surely Lord of the book of action, (Acts).