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In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:1-5
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
We do not know who Theophilus is. He is probably a wealthy man.
We do not know who Theophilus is. He is probably a wealthy man. Clearly he is interested in Jesus and the history of the church to this point.
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
Jesus’ ministry marks a starting point. There would be more action and teaching to come.
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:1-5
The disciples had been coming and going from Jerusalem. Now Jesus tells them to stay put.
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:1-5
Spirits and the Holy Spirit The ancient world assumed the reality of spirits.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit The ancient world assumed the reality of spirits. The Greco-Roman culture had an understanding that spirits were very important.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit The ancient world assumed the reality of spirits. The Greco-Roman culture had an understanding that spirits were very important. Of course they believed in the gods, but they also believed in localized spirits that needed to be kept happy.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit The ancient world assumed the reality of spirits. The Greco-Roman culture had an understanding that spirits were very important. Of course they believed in the gods, but they also believed in localized spirits that needed to be kept happy. They oftentimes would be upset if people failed to offer the appropriate sacrifice.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Yet, the message of Luke-Acts is that the Holy Spirit has come into the world and dwells within men.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Yet, the message of Luke-Acts is that the Holy Spirit has come into the world and dwells within men. The Holy Spirit is confronting and overcoming the spirits that used to rule.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by the devil.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by the devil. Luke 4:31-37 Jesus cast out a demon.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by the devil. Luke 4:31-37 Jesus cast out a demon. Luke 8:22-39 Jesus calms a storm and drives out demons.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by the devil. Luke 4:31-37 Jesus cast out a demon. Luke 8:22-39 Jesus calms a storm and drives out demons. Luke 9:37-45 Jesus casts demons out of a boy.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by the devil. Luke 4:31-37 Jesus cast out a demon. Luke 8:22-39 Jesus calms a storm and drives out demons. Luke 9:37-45 Jesus casts demons out of a boy. Luke 10:1-24 Jesus commissions the disciples.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 11:14-28 Jesus teaches about demons.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 11:14-28 Jesus teaches about demons. Luke 22:1-38 Jesus eats the last supper. Satan enters Judas, and asks to sift Peter.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 11:14-28 Jesus teaches about demons. Luke 22:1-38 Jesus eats the last supper. Satan enters Judas, and asks to sift Peter. Acts 8:9-13 Confrontation with Simon the sorcerer.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Luke 11:14-28 Jesus teaches about demons. Luke 22:1-38 Jesus eats the last supper. Satan enters Judas, and asks to sift Peter. Acts 8:9-13 Confrontation with Simon the sorcerer. Acts 13:4-12 Confrontation with Elymas the sorcerer.
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Acts 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas mistaken for gods
Spirits and the Holy Spirit Acts 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas mistaken for gods Acts 16:16-40 Paul and Silas cast a spirit out of a girl.
Luke’s audience would have been impressed by the fact that the Holy Spirit had power over the spirits of the age.
Luke’s audience would have been impressed by the fact that the Holy Spirit had power over the spirits of the age. The Holy Spirit still does have power over the spirits of the age.
Luke’s audience would have been impressed by the fact that the Holy Spirit had power over the spirits of the age. The Holy Spirit still does have power over the spirits of the age. We must learn to depend on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit as we confront these spirits.
