Swat Bible Study

This week, Taylor Johnson continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's ambassadors are to minister. They are to be available, approachable, pointing to Jesus, assured of God's power, and authenticated as His messengers. Luke shows us what that looks like in the personal ministry of Peter.

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God took Saul and completely flipped his life around with a NEW Mission, a NEW Message, through a NEW Power, for and a NEW MASTER! He converted Saul from and enemy to and advocatee. Luke shows us that no one is beyond God's saving power and grace!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God met a man who wasn't seeking Him, instead, Saul was an enemy of Jesus Christ, but in God's Sovereign Love and plan, He converted Saul from and enemy to and evangelist. Luke shows us that no one is beyond God's saving power and grace!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God directed Philip to a man on the side of a desert road to share the GOOD NEWS with him. This man, from Africa, was a TRUE CONVERT, unlike Simon there Magician, who simply wanted to use God. Luke shows us what happens when people seek God, not just his gifts and how Jesus' followers are instruments of hope.

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the first false convert of the church in Simon there Magician. Luke shows what happens when people seek the gifts more than the giver of the gifts! Join us in learning how the church responded to false converts and the marks of false conversion. False converts are a hindrance, not a threat to the church. Jesus said "the gates of hades will not stop us"!!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the persecution of Jesus' followers move from the leaders to all that follow Him! When the Church is persecuted, God turns an obstacle into an opportunity for expansion! Join us in learning how the church responded to persecution with the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah, who says "the gates of hades will not stop us"!!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! He was a Bold, Biblical, and Faithful witness of our Lord Jesus and today, he makes the ultimate sacrifice! He lays down his life for His King! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! He was a Bold, Biblical, and Faithful witness of our Lord Jesus! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's Church deals with the enemy attack of division within. The Hellenistic Jews were being overlooked as the Church was exploding. God reveals the problem, He makes known the priority of His shepherds - pray and preach, and the characteristics of His leaders in the church. Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's Church is unstoppable through corporate purity, a compelling witness, bold endurance, and God's Sovereignty! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God and the Church responds to God's grace and corporate sin! Barnabas and Ananias are a stark contrast of how believers respond to God's grace. Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Peter and John respond when persecution hits the church in response to the Gospel being preached! Peter stands firm on the NAME OF JESUS and the EXLUSIVITY of the Gospel!! He passionately shares the Truth of Jesus with his persecutors! Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that persecute HIM and His followers! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Peter and John respond when persecution hits the church in response to the Gospel being preached! Peter stands firm on the NAME OF JESUS and the EXLUSIVITY of the Gospel!! He passionately shares the Truth of Jesus with his persecutors! Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that persecute HIM and His followers! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see Peter preach the second message about Messiah! Again, his approach is Guilt before Grace. He passionately preaches an expository message of the rejection of Messiah, but God's gracious offer through repentance. Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that have rejected him over and over. He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Messiah's Apostles "Big A" emulate their master and God authenticates their authority and message with their similar supernatural works. Join us in learning how the Apostles uniquely were gifted to authenticate their message being from messiah!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how the church functions under the leadership of the Holy Spirit! All of it's members (all 3120 of them) were "baptized in the Spirit" believers! Join us in learning how we are to function as ONE BODY in Christ, chosen and called for HIS GLORY!!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, the CHURCH IS BORN and unleashed! God, for the first time in Israel's History allows His people to hear about His mighty works through a language other than Hebrew or Aramaic. Beginning with a small group in Jerusalem, the followers of Jesus become of ONE SPIRIT and take the Gospel message to the masses on the Day of Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. In today's passage, we see the 1st Gospel message preached by a "baptized in the Spirit" believer! Join us in learning how to live as one in Christ, chosen and called vessel for HIS GLORY!!

Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, the CHURCH IS BORN and unleashed! God, for the first time in Israel's History allows His people to hear about His mighty works through a language other than Hebrew or Aramaic. Beginning with a small group in Jerusalem, the followers of Jesus become of ONE SPIRIT and take the Gospel message to the masses on the Day of Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us in learning how to live as one in Christ, chosen and called vessel for HIS GLORY!!