There are FOUR Books of the Bible where you can lose your way if you don’t keep your compass pointed toward the “ancient landmark” of the Nation of Israel.

Pro 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Pro 23:10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

They are Matthew, Acts, Hebrews and James. There are FOUR Books of the Bible where you can lose your way if you don’t keep your compass pointed toward the “ancient landmark” of the Nation of Israel. They are Matthew, Acts, Hebrews and James.

Trail Marker #1: This Book is entitled, “The Acts of the Apostles.”

Trail Marker #1: This Book is entitled, “The Acts of the Apostles.” Trail Marker #2: Acts begins with the potential of the Day of the Lord taking place

Act 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Act 1:7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

1Th 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 1Th 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Trail Marker #1: This Book is entitled, “The Acts of the Apostles.” Trail Marker #2: Acts begins with the potential of the Day of the Lord taking place Trail Marker #3: Acts is a transitional book.

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) Act 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) Act 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) ‣ Transition #3: From the Nation of Israel to the Gentiles

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) ‣ Transition #3: From the Nation of Israel to the Samaritans ‣ Transition #4: From the Nation of Israel to the Church

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) ‣ Transition #3: From the Nation of Israel to the Gentiles ‣ Transition #4: From the Nation of Israel to the Church ‣ Transition #5: From the preaching of the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the “Kingdom of God” Act 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God…..

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) ‣ Transition #3: From the Nation of Israel to the Gentiles ‣ Transition #4: From the Nation of Israel to the Church ‣ Transition #5: From the preaching of the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the “Kingdom of God” ‣ Transition #6: From Peter, the Apostle to the Jews... to Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles

‣ Transition #1: From the ministry of Jesus Christ to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1:2) ‣ Transition #2: From “the Twelve” being referred to as “disciples” to “apostles.” (1:2) ‣ Transition #3: From the Nation of Israel to the Gentiles ‣ Transition #4: From the Nation of Israel to the Church ‣ Transition #5: From the preaching of the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the “Kingdom of God” ‣ Transition #6: From Peter, the Apostle to the Jews... to Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles ‣ Transition #7: From God's base of operations being in Jerusalem to it being in Antioch.

• Key Event #1: The Nation of Israel’s final rejection of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Acts 7)

• Key Event #1: The Nation of Israel’s final rejection of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Acts 7) • Key Event #2: God is no longer dealing exclusively with the Jews, but has now taken salvation to the Gentiles. Act 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

• Key Event #1: The Nation of Israel’s final rejection of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Acts 7) • Key Event #2: God is no longer dealing exclusively with the Jews, but has now taken salvation to the Gentiles. • Key Event #3: The execution of the Apostle James, and the decision not to replace him

It's important to understand that the transition from Israel to the Church and the Church Age were “mysteries,” or truths that were hidden from the twelve Apostles.

Trail Marker #1: This Book is entitled, “The Acts of the Apostles.” Trail Marker #2: Acts begins with the potential of the Day of the Lord taking place Trail Marker #3: Acts is a transitional book. Trail Marker #4: The Jews require a sign.

Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Heb 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

1Co 14:21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 1Co 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

Rom 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Acts 1: The Faith of the First Christians The Gospel of Luke records what Jesus “began both to do and teach” in His human body, and the book of Acts tells us what Jesus “continued” to do and teach through His spiritual body.

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom 3 They believed in the Power of the Holy Spirit Act 4:20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Pro 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom 3 They believed in the Power of the Holy Spirit 4 They believed in His coming again

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom 3 They believed in the Power of the Holy Spirit 4 They believed in His coming again 5 They believed in each other (v 12-14)

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom 3 They believed in the Power of the Holy Spirit 4 They believed in His coming again 5 They believed in each other (v 12-14) 6 They believed in prayer (v 15, 24-25)

What is it that the early Apostles had faith in? 1 They believed in the Risen Christ 2 They believed in the Coming of His Kingdom 3 They believed in the Power of the Holy Spirit 4 They believed in His coming again 5 They believed in each other (v 12-14) 6 They believed in prayer (v 15, 24-25) 7 They believed in God’s leading (v 16-23)

Vance Havner “We are not going to move this world by criticism of it nor conformity to it, but by the combustion within it of lives ignited by the Spirit of God”

This Church knew who were False Apostles Act 1:21-22 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Rev 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity 1Co 10:17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity 1 The Work of the Holy Spirit 1st: The Spirit would not just come upon men, He would now DWELL in them 2nd: His presence was no longer temporary but now permanent

Joh 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. Joh 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity 1 The Work of the Holy Spirit The Baptism of the Spirit means I belong to His body The Filling of the Spirit means that my body belongs to Him

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity 2 Speaking in Tongues was without question an identifiable language

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity 3 Peter’s Sermon 1 The person of Jesus Christ 2 The Prophecy of David 3 The Witness of Believers 4 The Presence of the Holy Spirit

Acts 2: This chapter is a vortex of doctrinal error in contemporary Christianity Peters conclusion was both a DECLARATION that Christ was indeed the Messiah but also and ACCUSATION but Jews…..you crucified Him.  

The Church Walking in the Spirit This church was UNIFIED, MAGNIFIED, and therefore it MULTIPLIED.