The Promise From Acts 1:8

The Promise from Acts 1:8

Jesus Himself mentioned how the Gospel of Jesus Christ would expand in the world.

“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.” (NIV Acts 1:8)

This is the famous Scripture Jesus told to His disciples just before He ascent.

A part of this promise mentioned by the Lord was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem.

That day the Holy Spirit rest on His disciples praying in Jerusalem. A sound like that of a violent rushing wind filled the whole house, and they began to speak in different languages.  The multitude  were astounded and came together. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed the Gospel to people. That day about 3000 people were added to the disciples.

Therefore the first part of Chapter 1 Verse 8 of Acts,”..you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you..” was accomplished that day.

But, at this point, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was declared only in Jerusalem. About the latter part of the promise,”..in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,” it was done only in the first place, Jerusalem.

Then, how did the evangelization not cease only in Jerusalem but reach out in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth? What way did God use to fulfill the purpose?

It’s through the way of martyrdom that He accomplished.