The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 2:22-36
Acts 2:22-36Ye men of Israel, hear these words.Personal preachingOne of the old English worthies said that a great many sermons were like carefully written letters dropped into the post-office without any address written upon them. They were not intended for any one in particular, and they never reached anybody.The effect of Pentecost upon PeterIf we see the effect upon Peter, we shall have a true idea of the effect of the outpouring of the Holy Ghost upon the entire Church. Fix your minds,... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 2:21
Acts 2:21Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.SalvationI. Its nature.1. Deliverance from--(1) The guilt of sin.(2) The power of sin.(3) The punishment of sin.2. Deliverance to--(1) Acceptance with God.(2) Conquest of evil.(3) Heaven.II. Its Condition. Calling on the name of the Lord, involving--1. A sense of helplessness. A man in the water will not cry if he can wade to dry land, but only when he feels in danger of drowning without assistance.2. A conviction of His power... read more