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

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. (Colossians 2:15-17) The cross of Christ wasn't a quiet victory. Jesus made a big deal about it. Paul wrote that Jesus made a show of all the demonic forces openly for everyone to see