Acts 17:10-15 Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and believing in Jesus Christ. Hostile culture tracks down the influencers of the way of Jesus Christ. Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and Believing in Jesus Christ. "Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went … Continue reading In Berea–People believe and search Scriptures as protesters track down evangelists.
Category: Acts
In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.
Acts 17:1-9 Map showing where Thessalonica is. Paul describes Jesus and His resurrection from the Old Testament. Population riled up against the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers accused of harboring other Christians against the will of governing authorities. Security and safety taken away from Believers. Map showing where Thessalonica is."Now when they had passed through … Continue reading In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.
Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.
Acts 16:16-40 Demon cast out of servant giving false prophecies to amass wealth for her masters. Negative impact to the economy causes the whole community to come against Paul and Silas to imprison them. Singing praises to God, the earth quakes, and chains of prisoners are loosed. Salvation experienced by the keeper of the prison. … Continue reading Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.
Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus
Acts 16:11-15 "Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days." Acts 16:11-12 In Acts 16:6-10, Paul was in Troas when he had a … Continue reading Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus
Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.
Acts 16:6-10 Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit opens doors. Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia. Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit open doors."Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to … Continue reading Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.
Timothy Joins Paul and Silas—Bi-Cultural Parents
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Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Over Readiness of Prior Companion
Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas agreed to revisit the new Believers to encourage and strengthen them. Paul and Barnabas disagree of whether Mark should travel with them. Paul and Barnabas split and the ministry doubles in size. Paul and Barnabas agreed to revisit the new Believers to encourage and strengthen them."Then after some days Paul … Continue reading Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Over Readiness of Prior Companion
Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers
Acts 15:22-35 Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ. Content of the letter sent to the non-Jewish Believers. Rejoicing, strength and encouragement.. Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ."Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men … Continue reading Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers
Shy Away from Materialism to Live for Jesus Christ
Acts 20:33-35 Shy Away from Materialism and Help the Weak.Why all the fuss over whether someone has a lot of money or possessions? Humanism does not recognize Divine rewards, only tangible things such as money and possessions. Those who govern by the mark of the beast discards anything Divine related to eternal rewards through Jesus … Continue reading Shy Away from Materialism to Live for Jesus Christ
Council at Jerusalem–Liberty Through Jesus Christ not Human Standards
Acts 14:27-15:21 "...but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God." Romans 2:29 "So, in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:26-27 Paul reports of how God opened the … Continue reading Council at Jerusalem–Liberty Through Jesus Christ not Human Standards
Spiritual Society in Jesus Christ 