Even with these words, they scarcely restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them. PhD Thanks to Luke's interest in conversions, we have quite a statement here about the witness of the creation to God. Stories about conversion are stories about new beginnings. As such, they stand in sharp contrast to the maintenance mentality of so many beleagured congregations. Conversions are also events in which the gifts of God are received.
Acts reminds the preacher that change, turning, is at the heart of the Christian message.
Luke did, and he reports that it happened. He originally wrote this reflection in 2001. John and we welcome your comments. If your comments are not for publication, please so note on your correspondence.