As we see in Acts, the same spirit and the same mission given to the first disciples are given to us today. So, how will we act on it?  When the spirit comes and the gospel is preached, the Church is born.  And this is what we, as followers of Jesus, are called to.  

As we begin our Acts series, you’ll see that the Book of Acts is preoccupied with Gospel advancement. Watch for God to move in the miraculous, the Church to move in conflict, and individuals to move to their oikos.   

Today marks a special milestone in the life of Hill Country Bible Church, as we plant two new churches — Lakeview Bible Church and One Mission Bible Church. Moving forward, Hill Country will be a single-site church with the continued mission and focus of saturating greater Austin with the love of Jesus.

Your faith should positively impact the people you choose to invest in. If this is not the case, you need to keep growing your faith because we’re meant to cultivate relationships that either shepherd or shape.  

Have you considered that it’s possible to know the Bible, but not truly know Jesus? It’s important to both plant the Word in your mind, and to root yourself in habits that point to Jesus all life long, so that you can have a relationship with Him.

Renewing our minds is both a spiritual command and a biological possibility.  Since we can’t always trust our mind and inner voice, it’s important to be consistent in planting Scripture in our mind, as the Word reflects the person of God, who we know to be eternal, holy, and trustworthy.    

Every year, we have a giant celebration to thank God for all the amazing things He did during the Great Adventure! We engage in worship, hear stories of life-change, and praise God for how powerfully He moved. And, today, we’ll also cheer on those being baptized.  

The design and work of God is set loose for His purpose in the world by those who follow Him. That’s why it’s important to know and use your spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God beyond the church walls. If you don’t know your spiritual gifts, discover them, so that you can more positively impact other with the life-changing love of Jesus.    

God has uniquely wired each of us to be a part of the body of Christ. He has a purpose He wants to accomplish, He has a plan to achieve that purpose, and He calls each of us — individually — to participate in those plans. How will you answer the call?         

Ephesians 4 says the church is built up when each part is working properly. And we each have a special role to play because God has given each of us unique  gifts, resources, and passions to help build up the church. Consider how and where you can use your gifts to be a part of the body.