The Ascended & Ruling Christ

Summary

The sermon explores Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2, emphasizing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as fulfillment of Joel's prophecy and the resurrection and exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Messiah. It highlights the mixed reactions to the gospel, the sovereignty of God in the crucifixion and resurrection, and the prophetic understanding of Old Testament scriptures pointing to Christ. The preacher encourages believers to be sensitive to the Spirit's leading and to maintain faith in Christ's lordship and salvation.