ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.

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The book of Acts is full of the Great works of the Holy Spirit through Men who believe in Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit came on the 120 people who waited in the Upper Room, and Revival broke out in Jerusalem. 3000 Souls were saved that day.

A few day's latter, as Peter and John were about to enter the temple to pray, a man born lame was made to walk. The poor man had double trouble. He couldn't walk and he had never learned to walk. A baby may have the ability to walk, but he still has to learn to walk.

Walking is like riding a bike. You learn to ride, then you can ride, that is, to keep your balance on two wheels. No matter how many years you stay off a bike, the moment you jump on one, off you go. You cant forget how to ride a bike. However, if you have never learned, no matter how old you are, you won’t stay on those two wheels for long.
The beggar by the Gate Beautiful had never learned to walk. But in an instant that the Power of the Holy Ghost came upon him: "Taking him by the right hand; he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God". (Acts 3:7-8)

Miracle of miracles, the man received strength in his legs. Three miracles in one go. He lameness was healed, the weak and emaciated muscles in the legs were strengthened, and instantaneously he also learned to walk for the first time in his life.

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Was this a sovereign act of GOD? No, I dont think so. It was the "acts of the apostles". Peter did something that released the power of the Holy Spirit for such a great miracle. If he hadn't acted, the Holy Spirit would have done nothing at this time. This is PARTNERSHIP. God was depending on Peter to do the right thing as much as Peter was relying on the Holy Spirit to flow through him to heal the man.

"You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses on this. 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 come through him that has completely healed him, as you can see". (Acts 3:15-16)

Everything Jesus was has been deposited in His Name. Peter knew that. He knew that if he used the name of Jesus in prayer it would be just as powerful and effective as if Jesus himself was physically present to do the miracle. But there is more. Only certain people can use the name of Jesus with such immediate effectiveness.
The seven sons of Sceva tried to use the name of Jesus without this ingredient and it backfired.

Using the name of Jesus without this ingredient is like trying to use the internet when you are not online. You have the computer, you have the right website, but you are offline.

There is more to the name of Jesus than the name itself. Jesus must be alive in the person using the name. There must be total commitment to the cause of Christ in the person. There must no leftover of sin or self in the person. Once a person can meet the conditions, the Holy Spirit will flow freely through him.

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