Acts 19:1 "...passed through the upper regions..." Paul had taken the land route through Cilicia, Galatia, Phrygia, and into Asia to get to Ephesus. 4 "...John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance..." John the Baptist's message had been one of repentance because the kingdom of God was at hand. He proclaimed the coming of …
Month: February 2017
Bible Study Notes on Acts 18 – 20170224
Acts 18:1 "...After these things Paul departed from Athens..." No mention of how long he stayed at Athens. Last word we're told is that some of those he contended with said they would hear him again on the matter, which I'm sure they did. The text then jumps to him leaving Athens for Corinth. 2 …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 17 – 20170222
Acts 17:1 "...there was a synagogue of the Jews" Philippi didn't have a synagogue so they met by the riverside. Thessalonica has one. 2 "...as his custom was..." Much easier to meet with those who already believe in God and are seeking to worship Him than start from scratch. This way Paul could reach Jews …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 16 – 20170220
Paul and Silas. Second Missionary journey. Whereas before he and Barnabas had sailed to Cyprus and then to the continent, now he and Silas have taken the land route from the east to reach those cities. First one he comes to is the point where he returned previously. And Luke is apparently with them also. …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 15 – 20170217
Acts 15:1 "...certain men... Unless you are circumcised...you cannot be saved" Interesting situation due to their reasoning. They came from Judea so we can assume they knew of the story of Peter and Cornelius. Why would they now say a person had to become a Jew first when salvation by God had already occurred without …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 14 – 20170215
Note: First missionary journey. Have been in Antioch in Pisidia. Now moving to Iconium. Acts 14:5 "...a violent attempt was made...to abuse and stone them" Even though great signs and wonders were being performed by God through them. Note: Fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia. 8 "...had never walked" Since he had never …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 13 – 20170213
Acts 13:1 "...there were certain prophets and teachers..." So there were those who were gifted as prophets within the church. I don't see that anything has changed from then until now. We do ourselves a disservice by not acknowledging those who have that gift and allowing them to fulfill their ministry within the local church. …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 