Acts 8:7 For in the case of many who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed. KJV Acts 8:7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.Stephen’s speech, part 2: Joseph, 7:9-16. v9 ‘Jacob’s sons became jealous of their brother Joseph. So, they sold Joseph as a slave. He would be a slave in *Egypt. But God was with him. v10 And God rescued him from all his troubles. God gave wisdom to Joseph, so that Pharaoh, the king of *Egypt, liked Joseph.In Acts, Luke tells the story of the expansion of the church. In Acts 2, the church converts thousands of Jerusalem-based, multi-ethnic Jews (Acts 2:7-11, 40). In Acts 6, the leadership expands to include Hellenistic Jews. In Acts 8, after Stephen’s martyrdom, persecution scatters all but the apostles into Judea and Samaria (Acts 8:1, …RESOLUTION OF ACCOUNTS: STEPHEN'S IN ACTS 7 & RELATED OLD TESTAMENT PASSAGES Stephen's Statement: Alleged Discrepancy: Resolution of Acts 7 and Old Testament Description: Acts 7:2-4 Appearance of God to Abraham in Ur : God calls Abraham in Haran (Ge 12:1-4) (1) God spoke to Abram in Ur (from Ge 15:7, Neh 9:7) but then again in Haran, thus the accounts are complementary.Verse 1. XXI. (1) After we were gotten from them . . . —The Greek verb is more emphatic, and might almost be rendered, "When we had torn ourselves away from them.". We came with a straight course unto Coos . . . —The navigation is, as before ( Acts 20:14-15 ), from port to port.(10) To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest. —The ready acceptance of the claims of the pretender, may, in part, be traced to the impression made by the presence of "the Christ, the Saviour of the world" ().If One had come among them in whom they felt that there was a more than human greatness, why might there not be another manifestation of a like nature?4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were ...Read Acts 8 commentary using Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Study the bible online using commentary on Acts 8 and more!...The Jakarta Post is a leading English-language newspaper in Indonesia, providing readers with breaking news stories, in-depth analysis, and insightful commentary. The Jakarta Post ...What does Acts 8 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse by EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries. ONLINE and FREEActs 3. In this chapter we have a miracle and a sermon: the miracle wrought to make way for the sermon, to confirm the doctrine that was to be preached, and to make way for it into the minds of the people; and then the sermon to explain the miracle, and to sow the ground which by it was broken up. I. The miracle was the healing of a man that ...Jesus had said to His disciples in the first chapter, (verse Acts 8:8 ), "And you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto Me, both in Jerusalem . . . " And remember that they said, "You have filled this city with this Man's doctrine." "And in Judea and in Samaria."Are you looking to dive deeper into your Bible study sessions? Do you find yourself in need of additional resources to enhance your understanding of the Scriptures? Look no further...Daily Devotional Acts 8:32-35 - How do you deal with injustice? - Free Online Bible Study - Commentary in easy English - Day 519. This is the passage the eunuch was reading: "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.The light enveloped the whole company ( Acts 26:13 ). The whole company fell to the earth ( Acts 26:14 ). Jesus spoke in Hebrew ( Acts 26:14 ). He said, "It is hard for thee to kick against the goad" ( Acts 26:14 ). There is a fuller account of what Jesus said ( Acts 26:16; Acts 26:18 ).In Acts, Luke tells the story of the expansion of the church. In Acts 2, the church converts thousands of Jerusalem-based, multi-ethnic Jews (Acts 2:7-11, 40). In Acts 6, the leadership expands to include Hellenistic Jews. In Acts 8, after Stephen’s martyrdom, persecution scatters all but the apostles into Judea and Samaria (Acts 8:1, see … Continue reading "Commentary on Acts 8:26-39"Acts 8:30. . Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. (30) Understandest thou what thou readest? --The Greek play upon the word for understand ( Ginoskein) and read ( Anaginoskein) cannot well be produced in English, but is worth noting as parallel to a like play in the well-known saying of the Emperor Julian ( Anegnon; egnon; kategnon )--"I ...The first part of the book (chapters 1-24) deals with the failure of God’s people. Ezekiel tells how God will punish them. He tells the *exiles that God will destroy Jerusalem. When this had happened, he changes his message. Then he tells about the punishment of the nations (chapters 25-32).Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled (passive voice shows Peter's yieldedness to the Spirit's control) with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and elders of the people. Comment: Here we see Peter filled with the Spirit, the effect being to give him boldness to proclaim Jesus to the Jewish leaders even reminding them that they had crucified their own ... The priests put Peter and John in prison. 1 Peter and John were still speaking to the crowd in the yard of the temple. Then some priests, the leader of the police in the temple and some Sadducees came to them. 2 They were angry because of the things that Peter and John were teaching the people there. They were teaching that Jesus had become ... After a few minutes of conversation, however, you can usually tell; their speech gives them away. In Act 19:1-7, Paul encounters a dozen men in Ephesus who claim to believe in Jesus. When asked if they had received the Holy Spirit when they became believers, the men scratch their heads, confessing that they've never even heard of the Holy Spirit.Acts 10. It is a turn very new and remarkable which the story of this chapter gives to the Acts of the apostles; hitherto, both at Jerusalem and every where else where the ministers of Christ came, they preached the gospel only to the Jews, or those Greeks that were circumcised and proselyted to the Jews' religion; but now, "Lo, we turn to the ...Gal 3 1. These people are said to be bewitched by Simon, because they were so strangely infatuated to believe a lie. Or, (2.) By his magic arts he did many signs and lying wonders, which seemed to be miracles, but really were not so: like those of the magicians of Egypt, and those of the man of sin, 2 Thess 2 9.Daily Devotional Acts 8:39-40 - Is teleportation possible? - Free Online Bible Study - Commentary in easy English - Day 521 ... appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea. (Acts 8:39-40) According to Wikipedia the Greek verb harpazō, meaning carried away or caught up, is used ...Acts chapter 15. English Standard Version. 1 But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to ...Boice explains: “Stephen, who quotes the text, alters it, because he is not talking to the people of the northern kingdom but to the leaders of Israel in the south. It is their history that he has in mind.”. b. God turned and gave them up to worship the host of heaven: The idea here is both important and awesome.Free Acts commentaries that can be downloaded in seconds are listed below. This is a fast and easy way to personally own some of the greatest Bible study material ever written. These free commentaries can be used for personal self-study and devotional reading, for Bible studies and small groups, for classroom teaching at any level, or for preaching. ...Acts 8:25. And when they had testified, and preached the word of the Lord — Had borne a solemn testimony by word and deed to the truth of the gospel, and confirmed what Philip had preached; they returned to Jerusalem — To the other ten apostles, having executed their commission, and performed the errand on which they were sent; and preached the gospel — As they went along; in many ...8. great joy in that city—over the change wrought on it by the Gospel, as well as the cures which attested its divine character. Matthew Poole's Commentary. Great joy; not only for the cures wroght upon their bodies, but much more for the word of reconciliation and salvation preached unto their souls: joy in the Holy Ghost, is one of the ...See under Acts 6:2. The ministry of the word …. Nothing is any plainer in the New Testament than the priority of the word and doctrine of Christ over every other consideration, even that of taking care of the poor. Neither area of responsibility is to be neglected; but the first duty is that of ministering the word itself.Acts 8:16. ἐπιπεπτωκός: the verb is characteristic of St. Luke, and used by him both in his Gospel and in Acts of the occurrence of extraordinary conditions, e.g., the sudden influence of the Spirit, cf. Luke 1:12, Acts 10:44; Acts 11:15; Acts 19:17, cf. Revelation 11:11 (Acts 10:10 cannot be supported, and in Acts 13:11 read ...Verse 1. XXI. (1) After we were gotten from them . . . —The Greek verb is more emphatic, and might almost be rendered, "When we had torn ourselves away from them.". We came with a straight course unto Coos . . . —The navigation is, as before ( Acts 20:14-15 ), from port to port.God 'did not keep back (rescue) his own son, but he gave him up for us all' (Romans 8:32). Jesus' death was a *sacrifice to cancel the effect of human *sin. God accepted his *sacrifice and raised him from death. So if we believe in the death and *resurrection of Jesus, God considers us at *peace with himself.Benson Commentary. Acts 8:29-31. Then the Spirit — By that secret suggestion which inspired persons could distinguish with certainty as divine revelation; said to Philip, Go near — Now Philip shall know the reason of his being sent into a desert; join thyself to this chariot — Enter into conversation with the person who sits in it ...Acts 8 presents the expansion of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem, driven largely by persecution. It introduces us to Philip's successful ministry in Samaria, the account of Simon the sorcerer, and the significant conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch. The chapter offers a multifaceted view of the early church's experience: persecution, miracles ...Acts 3 Commentary. Acts 3:12-19; Acts 4 Commentary. Acts 4:5-12; Acts 4:32-35; Acts 5 Commentary. Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Acts 6 Commentary. Acts 6:1-7; Acts 7 Commentary. Acts 7:55-60; Acts 8 Commentary. Acts 8:14-17; Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Acts 8:26-40; Acts 9 Commentary. Acts 9:1-20; Acts 9:36-43; Acts 10 Commentary. Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 ... 59 While the men were throwing stones at him, Stephen prayed, ‘ Lord Jesus, please receive my spirit as I die.’ 60 Then he fell down on his knees. He shouted, ‘Lord, please forgive these men. Do not punish them because they are doing this to me.’. After Stephen had said this, he died. Acts 6. Acts 8. Acts 7 – Easy English Bible (EASY ... Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Acts 10:34-43 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The context for this story begins with God's call of Abram, when God promised, "All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you" (Genesis 12:3). ... The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa ... Verse 1. And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. This sentence actually belongs to the narrative in the preceding chapter. Romans: Bible Study and Commentary. God’s good news is for people from every nation. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Romans. Keith Simons. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). This book is now available to buy as a printed book (ISBN 979-8364318664)Two men, Barnabas and Titus, went with me. This was Paul’s third visit to Jerusalem. The first visit was after he had trusted in Jesus (Acts 9:26; Galatians 1:18-19). The second visit was to take gifts (Acts 11:29-30; 12:25). The third one …He proved the truth of the gospel, by working miracles in Christ's name, v. 8. 1. He was full of faith and power, that is, of a strong faith, by which he was enabled to do great things. Those that are full of faith are full of power, because by faith the power of God is engaged for us.Acts 8:22-23. Repent, therefore, of this thy wickedness — Be humbled and ashamed for what thou hast thought, said, and done; own thyself guilty in this matter, and be sorry for it; condemn thy way, and amend it; and be a new creature in Christ. And pray to God — He must pray that God would give him repentance, and pardon upon repentance. "Here is so incontestable an evidence of an ...v1 I am in prison because I serve the *Lord. So I am asking you to live good lives. God has called you, so your lives must give him honour. v2 You should be completely humble, gentle and patient. And you should show love to people who do not agree with you. v3 The Spirit, who gives peace, binds you together.This is an interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study and commentary of The Acts of the Apostles ("The Book of Acts" or simply "Acts"), which is the fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible. This study is in-depth but uses easy-to-understand English and a question and answer format that will engage you. The Book of Acts is a fast-moving ...Acts 8:36-37. And as they went on their way — Discoursing together of the person and sufferings of Christ, and of the method of salvation by him; they came to a certain water — For even the circumstances of the journey were under the direction of God; and the eunuch, having learned what was the rite of initiation which the great Prophet and Sovereign of the church had appointed, and being ...A DISOBEDIENT PEOPLE ( Acts 7:37-53 ) 7:37-53 "It was this man who said to the sons of Israel, 'God will raise up a prophet from among your brothers, like me.'. It was this Moses who was in the gathering of the people in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him in Mount Sinai, and with your fathers.B. The cleansing of the prophet. 1. (6) A seraphim brings a coal from the altar. Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. a. One of the seraphim flew to me: These angelic beings, surrounding the throne of God, ministered to Isaiah.(8) But ye shall receive power.--The use of the same English noun for two different Greek words is misleading, but if "authority" be used in Acts 1:7 then "power" is an adequate rendering here. The consciousness of a new faculty of thought and speech would be to them a proof that the promise of the Kingdom had not failed.42 Every day the apostles continued to teach people about Jesus. They spoke in people's homes and in the yard of the temple. All the time, they told people the good news that Jesus is God's Messiah. Acts 4. Acts 6. Acts 5 – Easy English Bible (EASY) – 1 But there was a man called Ananias among the group of believers.In Acts 4:25-26 he repeated Psalm 2: 3. He tells us there that Herod and Pilate were 2 of the leaders that the Psalm meant! Herod and Pilate were the leaders that killed Jesus. Some of the people in the psalm were the Jews that killed Jesus. They all decided that Christ (the Greek word for "Messiah") must die.Acts 8:12-13. But when they believed Philip, &c. When they became spectators of Philip's miracles, and were convinced that they were real, and those of Simon a mere sham; or, when they believed the doctrine that Philip preached, concerning the kingdom of God, they then saw and felt the real power of God, and submitted thereto; and were baptized, both men and women — Thus making an open ... Acts 3. In this chapter we have a miracle and a sermon: the miracle wrought to make way for the sermon, to confirm the doctrine that was to be preached, and to make way for it into the minds of the people; and then the sermon to explain the miracle, and to sow the ground which by it was broken up. I. The miracle was the healing of a man that ... EasyEnglish Resources for Acts. Choose a Bible Book. The work that Jesus' apostles did (Acts) The book of Acts (EasyEnglish Bible) Good News for Everyone (Acts) A Commentary by Marion Adams. The Book of Acts - Part 1. A translation for Bible translators by Leslie Pride. The Book of Acts - Part 2.Intro duction. Chapter 10. A DEVOUT SOLDIER ( Acts 10:1-8 ) 10:1-8 There was a man in Caesarea called Cornelius. He was a centurion in the battalion called the Italian battalion. He was a devout man and a God-fearer with all his household. He did many an act of charity to the people and he was constant in prayer to God.Chapter 17. We have here a further account of the travels of Paul, and his services and sufferings for Christ. He was not like a candle upon a table, that gives light only to one room, but like the sun that goes its circuit to give light to many. He was called into Macedonia, a large kingdom, ch. 16:9. He began with Philippi, because it was the ...Timothy must be a noble servant of Christ (2:20-26). In the last days, people will do awful things (3:1-9). But Timothy must continue to do what he has learned and knows. He must do what the *scriptures say (3:10-17). He must *preach the *gospel because it is urgent that people hear it (4:1-5).Hold on to pieces of wood, or pieces of the ship.'. In this way all of us got safely out of the sea and we arrived on the land. Acts 26. Acts 28. Acts 27 - Easy English Bible (EASY) - 1 Some time after that, Festus decided that we should sail to Italy. So he commanded a soldier called Julius to guard Paul and some ….Verses 4-13. Samson's riddle is here again unriddled: Out of the eater comes forth meat, and out of the strong sweetness. The persecution that was designed to extirpate the church was by the overruling providence of God made an occasion of the enlargement of it. Christ had said, I am come to send fire on the earth; and they thought, by ...Acts 8:3. As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. Acts 8:5. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 8:5-13 As far as the gospel prevails ...KJV Acts 28:8 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. ESV Acts 28:8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him healed him.ACTS 4 COMMENTARY. Acts 4:11-12 Chief Cornerstone. Acts 4:13 Peter and John. Acts 4:14-22 Lame Man. Acts 4:23-31 You are God. Acts 4:32-35 One Heart One Soul. Acts 4:36-37 Barnabas. Acts 4 Bible Study Questions (Handout) ACTS 4:1-2 1 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 ...Observe, (1.) There was an outward sensible sign, for the confirming of the faith of the disciples themselves, and for the convincing of others. Thus the prophets of old had frequently their first mission confirmed by signs, that all Israel might know them to be established prophets. (2.)King Herod puts Peter in prison. 1 At that time, King Herod took hold of some of the group of believers in Jerusalem. He wanted to cause them to suffer. 2 He sent his soldiers to cut off James's head. James was John's brother. 3 King Herod saw that the Jews were happy because he had killed James. So he sent his soldiers to take hold of Peter too.Read Acts 8 commentary using Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Study the bible online using commentary on Acts 8 and more!...Acts 8:1-25. New International Version. 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. The Church Persecuted and Scattered. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to ...A free Bible Commentary on the Letter of James in Easy English. What *faith should do ... www.easyenglish.bible. Ian Mackervoy. This commentary has been through Advanced Theological Checking ... (Acts 11:19). *Stephen was the first person that they killed because he was a Christian (Acts 8:58-60). Again in AD 44 there was trouble for the church ...Acts 7, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is the unabridged version prepared by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David BrownWe cannot get this new *life for ourselves. Only the *Holy Spirit can give it to us. It is a gift from God (see Romans 8:16; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6). Verse 8 Jesus said that the *Holy Spirit is like the wind. Actually, the words for ‘wind’ and ‘spirit’ are the same in both *Hebrew and *Greek.1 Lord, our ruler, your name is famous all over the world. The sky above shows how great you are. 2 You have taught children and babies to praise you. You do that to show your enemies how strong you are. Anyone who turns against you has to be quiet. Your cruel enemies can do nothing!An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Genesis. www.easyenglish.bible. Alun Owen. Words in boxes are from the Bible. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. This commentary has been through Advanced Theological Checking.There are various English translations of this word: 1) *Preacher; 2) Teacher; 3) Philosopher (wise person who thinks a lot about everything). The words at the end of this book show that the author was a wise man. He was a teacher and he was a skilful writer (Ecclesiastes 12:9-12). He collected special phrases that people say.Verse 1. The Acts of the Apostles.—See Introduction as to the title thus given to the Book. (1) The former treatise.—Literally, word, or discourse; but the English of the text is, perhaps, a happier equivalent than either. The Greek term had been used by Xenophon (Anab. ii. 1; Cyrop.viii. 1, 2) as St. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several "Books" or portions of his Histories.But this reflects a bias in translation not found in the original Greek. When English translations say "wait on tables" (Acts 6:2) in contrast to "serving the word" (Acts 6:4) they are using different words—"wait" and "serve"—to translate the same Greek word, diakaneo, which is the original word in both Acts 6:2 and 6:4. It ...Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he ...Apparently, when Crispus trusted in Jesus, he was replaced as ruler of the synagogue ( Acts 18:8) by Sosthenes - who later himself seems to have become a Christian ( 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). B. The end of Paul's second missionary journey. 1. (18) Paul leaves the city of Corinth with Aquila and Priscilla.Commentary on Acts 10:44-48. Humans have a tendency to think about the world and its resources as limited, but the story of the resurrection is the story of God's limit less power and love. When we are accustomed to operating in a zero-sum world it is difficult to change our perspective. Peter experiences this first-hand throughout his ...Benson Commentary. Acts 8:29-31. Then the Spirit — By that secret suggestion which inspired persons could distinguish with certainty as divine revelation; said to Philip, Go near — Now Philip shall know the reason of his being sent into a desert; join thyself to this chariot — Enter into conversation with the person who sits in it ...Acts 6:8-15 - Wisdom and the Spirit. A. The appointment of deacons. 1. (1) A dispute about the distribution of assistance to widows. Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. a.Clarke's Commentary. St. Paul, and the rest of the crew, getting safely ashore, find that the island on which they were shipwrecked is called Melita, Acts 28:1. They are received with great hospitality by the inhabitants, Acts 28:2. A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and seizes on Paul's hand, Acts 28:3.Stephen's speech, part 2: Joseph, 7:9-16. v9 'Jacob's sons became jealous of their brother Joseph. So, they sold Joseph as a slave. He would be a slave in *Egypt. But God was with him. v10 And God rescued him from all his troubles. God gave wisdom to Joseph, so that Pharaoh, the king of *Egypt, liked Joseph.This is an interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study and commentary of The Acts of the Apostles ("The Book of Acts" or simply "Acts"), which is the fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible. This study is in-depth but uses easy-to-understand English and a question and answer format that will engage you. The Book of Acts is a fast-moving ...Verse 1. The Acts of the Apostles.—See Introduction as to the title thus given to the Book. (1) The former treatise.—Literally, word, or discourse; but the English of the text is, perhaps, a happier equivalent than either. The Greek term had been used by Xenophon (Anab. ii. 1; Cyrop.viii. 1, 2) as St. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several "Books" or portions of his Histories.Acts 20:20-21. How I kept back nothing that was profitable — Nothing that was calculated to instruct, renew, or comfort you — to render you wise and good, holy and happy; Greek, ουδεν υπεστειλαμην των συμφεροντων, του μη αναγγειλαι υμιν και διδαξαι, I have withheld nothing, or none, of the things advantageous to you; that is ...(ESV) - Sadly, the NAS omits the very first word of the Greek text which is "O" an interjection discussed below. The English word foolish means devoid of good sense or judgment, lacking in sense ... 8 Acts 19:2-6 1Co 12:7-13 2Co 11:4 Eph 1:13,14 Heb 2:4 ... Acts 1:8 Commentary; Ephesians 5:18 Commentary; Illumination of the Bible; Loving ...v1 I am in prison because I serve the *Lord. So I am asking you to live good lives. God has called you, so your lives must give him honour. v2 You should be completely humble, gentle and patient. And you should show love to people who do not agree with you. v3 The Spirit, who gives peace, binds you together.Acts 3:1-26. 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...
They will say that we have done bad things. We could not explain to them the reason why there is all this trouble.' 41 When the officer had said all this, he said to the crowd, 'All of you should go home now.'. Acts 19 - Easy English Bible (EASY) - 1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul travelled through the region of Asia.. 7dpo symptoms of pregnancy
3. All that are separated to Christ as his ministers are separated to work; Christ keeps no servants to be idle. If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work; that is what he is separated to, to labour in the word and doctrine. They are separated to take pains, not to take state. 4.God speaks to people by many different methods (Job 33:14). Elihu described a dream (Job 33:15) and a servant of God (Job 33:23). Sometimes God has spoken to people in a very quiet way (1 Kings 19:11-13). But God spoke to Job from a storm (Job 38:1). Before God spoke, Elihu described the storm.Then Luke stayed at Philippi (Acts 16:40 - "they").When Paul came again to Philippi on his third journey (around 54-58AD, Acts 18:23-28; Acts 19; Acts 20; Acts 21:1-26) Luke was still there, because now we have another "we-paragraph" (Acts 20:5-38; Acts 21:1-10).Now Luke accompanies the apostle again to Jerusalem.Finally, he belonged to those ...c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith - the Trinity. We can follow John's logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).23 Then the soldiers' leader told two of his officers to come to him. He said to them, 'Tell 200 of our soldiers to prepare themselves. They must go to Caesarea at nine o'clock tonight. 70 soldiers who ride on horses must also go. There must also be another 200 soldiers with their weapons. 24 Take some horses for Paul to ride on.Second, Luke emphasizes Jesus's teaching on one particular topic over this period of forty days—the "kingdom of God.". This is the first of two references to the kingdom in these opening verses (also 1:6). These two references and the two references in the conclusion (28:23, 31) "frame" the Book of Acts.In the fast-paced world of football, commentary plays a vital role in enhancing the viewer experience. One platform that stands out in providing exceptional football commentary is ...assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel unto them ( Acts 16:10 ). So we see the we and the us as Luke joins Paul's party at this point. God directing Paul's ministry by a vision is one of the ways by which God can direct people into their various ministries.Commentary on Acts 2:14-21. Peter's sermon shows that he was thoroughly recovered from his fall, and thoroughly restored to the Divine favour; for he who had denied Christ, now boldly confessed him. His account of the miraculous pouring forth of the Spirit, was designed to awaken the hearers to embrace the faith of Christ, and to join ...Chapter 8. Saul persecutes the church. (1-4) Philip's success at Samaria. Simon the sorcerer baptized. (5-13) The hypocrisy of Simon detected. (14-25) Philip and the Ethiopian. (26-40) Verses 1-4 Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the ...Commentary on Acts 10:1-8. (Read Acts 10:1-8) Hitherto none had been baptized into the Christian church but Jews, Samaritans, and those converts who had been circumcised and observed the ceremonial law; but now the Gentiles were to be called to partake all the privileges of God's people, without first becoming Jews.Verse 1 *Sins make people become slaves. *Jerusalem’s people have not obeyed God. But God made *Jerusalem great in the past. And he knows how to make it weak. Compare with Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:7-8. v2 *Jerusalem is like a woman. This woman weeps in the night and there are tears on her cheeks.Acts 8:9-13 Simon the sorcerer is baptized, with many others. Acts 8:14-17 Peter and John are sent thither, who by prayer and imposition of hands give the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:18-25 Simon offereth money for the like power, is sharply reproved by Peter for his wickedness and hypocrisy, and admonished to repent: the apostles return toLet us stand before him in the exercises of devotion; let us walk before him in all the instances of a religious conversation. Let us stand up resolutely for him, and walk cheerfully with him, and both in strength derived and received form him. 3. He held Peter and John, Acts 3:11. We need not ask why he held them.(43) To him give all the prophets witness. —As in St. Peter's earlier speeches in Acts 2, 3 so here, we trace the result of our Lord's teaching given in the interval between the Resurrection and Ascension as to the method of prophetic interpretation which discerns, below all temporary and historical references, the under-current of testimony to the kingdom of which Christ was the Head. earthquake ~ when the earth shakes, that is an *earthquake. elders ~ usually they are older men. In the Book of Revelation, they are the 24 people who sit on *thrones in heaven. eternal life ~ life of a new quality for those who believe in Jesus. This new life is to be with Jesus always. 42 Every day the apostles continued to teach people about Jesus. They spoke in people's homes and in the yard of the temple. All the time, they told people the good news that Jesus is God's Messiah. Acts 4. Acts 6. Acts 5 – Easy English Bible (EASY) – 1 But there was a man called Ananias among the group of believers. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. ... it was also God's way of forcing the church to implement Acts 1:8! If not 1:8 then 8:1! ... therefore, it was beneath him to deal with simple administrative or political affairs. 8:28 ...Acts 2:16-21 I will pour out of My Spirit. Acts 2:22-30 Miracles of Jesus. Acts 2:31-32 (A) Resurrection of Jesus. Acts 2:31-32 (B) Who Raised Jesus? Acts 2:33-37 Right Hand of God. Acts 2:38-43 Repent Meaning. Acts 2:44-47 All Things in Common. Acts 2 Bible Study Questions (Handout) ACTS 2:1 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they ...Acts 8. New King James Version. Saul Persecutes the Church. 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great ...Then this chapter begins: —. Acts 8:1. And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Saul, having tasted blood in the murder of Stephen, became more and more ....
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