Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) Paul began his letter to the church in Corinth, reminding them that th

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. (Acts 8:12)   Luke shared the stories of the early church in the book of Acts. One character he mentions is Phillip. Phillip was a well-known preacher, but when he preached, he didn't use motivational quotes, personal stories, or clever ideas. Instead, he focused on two incredibly powerful, life-changing messages: the kingdom

Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. (Acts 4:10) Peter boldly declared that the miracle of the crippled man standing was done "by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth." The early church understood something that modern Christianity often misses. The blood of Jesus purchased our freedom and authority, but t