Illustrations from Acts
131 illustrations referencing Acts
Lessons from Faith - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother wh...
A Modern Story of We are Imago Dei - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human d...
Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like t...
A Contemporary Sacrament Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Sacrament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
A Modern Story of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
A Modern Story of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. L...
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Lessons from Racial Reconciliation - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Conside...
Finding Music in Everyday Moments - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Music presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
Lessons from Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Justice isn't just a political issue—it's a biblical mandate. Consider the story of Marcus, a lawyer who decided to use his skills to help immigrants naviga...
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bi...
Lessons from Climate Change and Hope - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Lessons from Climate Change and Hope - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Real-World Leading Toward Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters...
A Contemporary Sacrament Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Sacrament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
A Contemporary Sacrament Story - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Sacrament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
A Contemporary Sacrament Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Sacrament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in the...
Lessons from Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother who lost her j...
Real-World Leading Toward Peace - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibli...