Acts Part 26: Tabitha, Arise

This episode of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church's podcast explores Acts 9:31–43, focusing on the miraculous healing of Aeneas and the resurrection of Tabitha (Dorcas). The sermon draws a powerful connection between these two events and the broader themes of faith, resurrection, and divine power in the early church. The speaker emphasizes how the Holy Spirit's presence after Christ's ascension enabled the church to grow in peace, unity, and miraculous signs—demonstrating that Christ's departure was not a loss but a gain, as the Spirit now empowered believers to carry out His work. The resurrection of Tabitha, in particular, is framed not just as a miracle but as a living picture of the believer’s present spiritual resurrection in Christ. The sermon calls listeners to recognize that, though physically still in this world, they are already 'raised up with Christ' and seated in heavenly places, empowered by God’s divine energy. Through biblical references from Paul and Jesus, the message affirms that resurrection power is not future-only but active now, transforming lives and giving hope in suffering and death.