The book of the “Acts of the Apostles” reveal our Unstoppable God, empowering His Unstoppable Apostles by the Holy Spirit for His Unstoppable Mission. Here’s a list of one line insights from each chapter.
அப்போஸ்தலருடைய நடபடிகள் நம் தடுத்துநிறுத்தப்படமுடியாத கடவுள், அவரது தடுத்துநிறுத்தப்படமுடியாத அருட்பணியினரை பரிசுத்த ஆவியினால் தமது தடுத்துநிறுத்தப்படமுடியாத அருட்பணிக்காக ஆற்றல்படித்தியதைக் காண்கிறோம்.
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Holy Spirit is the secret of our Power
பரிசுத்த ஆவியே நமது ஆற்றலின் இரகசியம்
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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Holy Spirit enabled Powerful testimonies touches the heart of people
பரிசுத்த ஆவியின் உதவியுடன் பேசப்படும் ஆற்றலான சாட்சிகள், கேட்போரின் உள்ளங்களைத் தொடும்
Acts 2:36 — Acts 2:38
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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The Powerful Name of Jesus and the Faith that comes through Him, Heals
இயேசு என்னும் வல்லமையான நாமமும், அவர் மூலம் வரும் விசுவாசமும், குணமாக்கும்
Acts 3:16
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
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God’s Powerful work is seen in an united Church that Shares, Cares & testifies
பகிரும், பேணும், சாட்சிப்பகிரும் ஒற்றுமையான திருச்சபையில், கடவுளின் வல்லமையான கிரியை வெளிப்படும்
Acts 4:32 — Acts 4:33
The Believers Share Their Possessions
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all
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God’s mission is unstoppable
கடவுளின் அருட்பணி தடுத்து நிறுத்தப்பட முடியாதது
Acts 5:38 — 39
Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
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*Being filled with God’s Spirit & Wisdom is a pre-requisite to Church Ministry
திருச்சபை ஊழியத்திற்கு, கடவுளின் ஆவியாலும் ஞானத்தாலும் நிறைந்திருத்தல் முக்கிய தகுதி
Acts 6:3-4
Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word
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Almighty Lord, heal our Nation
சர்வவல்ல கர்த்தரே, எம் தேசத்தைக் குணமாக்கும்
Acts 7:34
I have indeed seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to set them free. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’
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Baptism is complete only when the Holy Spirit is received from God
கடவுளிடத்தில் இருந்து பரிசுத்த ஆவியைப் பெற்ற பிறகே, ஞான ஸ்நானம் முழுமை பெறும்
Acts 8:15 — 8:17
When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit
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God has a SMART purpose for us. SMART – Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant & Time bound
கடவுள் நமக்கு வைத்துள்ள திட்டம், அளவிடக்கூடிய, செயலப்படுத்த முடிந்த, பொறுத்தமான, கால அளவுள்ள குறிப்பான திட்டமாகும்
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.
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Believers witness the Gospel; but it’s the Spirit of God who transforms
நற்செய்திக்கு விசுவாசிகள் சாட்சியாய் இருக்கின்றனர்; ஆனால் பரிசுத்த ஆவியானவரே ஒருவரை மாற்றுக்கிறார்
Acts 10:42 — 10:44
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.
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Christians are Christ’s disciples
கிறிஸ்தவர்கள் கிறிஸ்துவின் சீடர்
Acts 11:26
when Barnabas found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. *The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.*ples were called Christians first at Antioch.*
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Pray Earnestly; Intercede whole heartedly
ஊக்கமாக ஜெபியுங்கள்; மனமார்ந்து இடைப்படுங்கள்
Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
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Holy Spirit begins God’s Mission; We are instruments of execution
அருட்பணியை பரிசுத்த ஆவியானவரே துவங்குகிறார்; நாம் நடைமுறைப்படுத்தும் பாத்திரங்களே
Acts 13:2 — 3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
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Christian fellowship needs to constantly encourage one another & Persevere in Prayer
கிறிஸ்தவ ஐக்கியம், ஒருவரையொருவர் திடப்படுத்தி, ஜெபித்தில் தரித்திருக்க வேண்டும்
Acts 14:21 — Acts 14:23
The Return to Antioch in Syria
They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.
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God’s Grace bestows the Holy Spirit, who gives us the Saving Faith in Christ
இரட்சிக்கும் கிறிஸ்துவிற்குள்ளான விசுவாத்தை நாம் பெற்றுக்கொள்ள, கடவுள் கிருபையாய் பரிசுத்த ஆவியானவரை நமக்கு அளிக்கிறார்
Acts 15:8 — Acts 15:11
God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear? No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
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Spirit of God is the navigator of God’s mission
கடவுளின் அருட்பணிக்கு வழிகாட்டுபவர் பரிசுத்த ஆவியானவரே
Acts 16:7 — Acts 16:10
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
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For in God we live and move and exist
கடவுளைச் சார்ந்துதான் நாம் வாழ்கின்றோம், இயங்குகின்றோம், இருக்கின்றோம்
Acts 17:24-29
24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. 27 God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’
29 “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill.
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God empowers & encourages His People on His Mission
கடவுளின் அருட்பணியில் இருக்கும் அவரது மக்களை, அவர் ஆற்றி தேற்றுகிறார்
Acts 18:9-11
9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. 10 For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” 11 So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.
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Knowing the word of the Lord requires dedicated time & effort
கர்த்தருடைய வார்த்தையை அறிந்துக் கொள்வதற்கு, தனியே நேரத்தையும் முயற்சியையும் அர்ப்பணிக்க வேண்டும்
Act 19:8 — Act 19:10
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.
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Christian Living is testifying Christ
கிறிஸ்துக்கு சான்றபகிருதலே கிறிஸ்தவ வாழ்க்கை
Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
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While on His Mission, the Spirit of God leads us into uncharted territories
கடவுளின் அருட்பணியாற்றும் போது, பரிசுத்த ஆவியானவர், நம்மை அறிமுகமில்லா பகுதிகளில் வழி நடத்துக்கிறார்
Acts 21:11-14
The Holy Spirit says, ‘In this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.’” When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? *I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus*.” When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
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God’s Encounter with us reveals His Glory & Purpose
கடவுளோடு நமது சந்திப்பு அவருடைய மகிமையையும் நோக்கத்தையும் வெளிப்படுத்துக்கிறது
Acts 22:6-8
About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ “‘Who are you, Lord?’ I asked.
“‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied
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God’s Strengthens His persecuted disciples
கடவுள், துன்பப்படுத்தப்படும் தமது சீடர்களைப் பெலப்படுத்துக்கிறார்
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
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Our conscience should be clear before God
கடவுளுக்கு முன்பாக நமது மனச்சான்று குற்றமற்று இருக்க வேண்டும்
Acts 24:14-16
However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
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Faith in Christ is true & reasonable
கிறிஸ்தவ விசுவாசம் உண்மையும் அறிவிற்கு பொருந்தியதுமாக இருக்கிறது
Act 26:24 — Act 26:25
At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”
“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
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God’s plans are unstoppable
கடவுளின் திட்டங்கள் தடுத்துநிறுத்தப் படமுடியாதவை
Act 27:21 — Act 27:24
After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’
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Unstoppable people of God proclaim the Unstoppable Christ
தடுத்துநிறுத்தப் படமுடியாத கடவுளின் மக்கள் தடுத்துநிறுத்தப் படமுடியாத கிறிஸ்துவைப் பறைச்சாற்றுகின்றனர்
Acts 28:30-31
For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!
Wonderful insights. God bless you and your family.
Thank You Aunty