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Author: James Poitras Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere!

Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book The Bible is the story of the battle between good and evil. Global Center for Christian Development ~The devil will be thrown into the lake of fire forever. (Revelation 20:2, 10) In the end we see that good wins and evil loses.

Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book Global Center for Christian Development The Book of Acts, which is God’s training manual for today’s church, shows the triumphant story of the birth and growth of the Church despite evil and persecution.

Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book What Does Amen Mean? Global Center for Christian Development The definition of amen is, “let it be so.” The word amen is used to express our willingness to be obedient and proves we are in agreement with the speaker. The word amen also implies that something is finished.

Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book In the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) the books end with the word amen to let us know the writing is finished. Global Center for Christian Development The Meaning of Amen Continued:

Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Global Center for Christian Development Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book

Mark 16:20 “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Global Center for Christian Development Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book

Luke 24:53 “And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen” Global Center for Christian Development Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book

John 21:25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen” Global Center for Christian Development Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book

Global Center for Christian Development A look at the end of the Book of Acts shows that there is no amen. Unlike the Gospels there is no amen because it is the only unfinished book in the Bible.

Lesson 1- A Look at the Back of the Book Global Center for Christian Development The Lord is Still at Work, and the Church Continues We are taught to: Teach Preach the gospel Go to church (the temple) Praise and bless God Allow the power of the Holy Spirit to continue until the end of the world.