089B - Christians Doing the New Thing

In this message, I share what we must do to live up to our new name, and to do the "New Thing" as the Apostles did. In Acts 4:1-3, we are told how the Apostles were being persecuted by the religious authorities for teaching about Jesus and His death and resurrection. They had been placed in prison and were released miraculously. But instead of laying low, they went right out and continued to teach, demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit and faith in the Name of Jesus. They had received a new name and were doing a "New Thing," something not seen before, but prophesied about repeatedly by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Joel. Jesus overcame the "Old Thing," where Satan dominated; He defeated him and established the "New Thing." When we repent and accept Jesus, we find we are doing new things. We change our way of thinking by putting on the Mind of Christ. Our minds must be renewed, as our spirit has been renewed. For Peter, everything Jesus said and did influenced him to do the "New Thing," even when facing violent opposition. Have you joined this "New Thing"? Remember, "...if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Cor. 5:17).

Let me hear from you - Charles  

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