And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
We're here telling you what we actually saw happen, and the Holy Spirit backs us up, God gives his Spirit to anyone who chooses to follow him.
We're not just telling stories, we lived it, and God's Spirit confirms it for everyone who's ready to listen.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, the apostles were preaching boldly about Jesus' resurrection in Jerusalem, which provoked opposition from the Jewish religious leaders who arrested them. Peter and the apostles defended themselves before the Sanhedrin, declaring that they were eyewitnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and that the Holy Spirit also testified to these events as a gift from God to those who obey Him. This context highlights the early church's commitment to spreading the gospel despite persecution.
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