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. …
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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. …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 12 – 20170209
Acts 12:2 "...he killed James the brother of John with the sword" James, one of the inner three who were closest to Christ. Apparently he was beheaded. 3 "...it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread" Preceding the Passover. Has been at least a year since Jesus ascended. Thought the commentaries would say something about …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 11 – 20170208
Acts 11:1 "...apostles and brethren...heard that the Gentiles had also received..." Assuming communication had transpired between Peter and the other Apostles during the time Peter was in Caesarea. Or perhaps between some of his companions and those in Jerusalem. 2 "...those of the circumcision contended with him" Jewish believers. They are still thinking a person …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 10 – 20170206
Acts 10:1 "...a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment" Cornelius is a Gentile Roman soldier who is following God as best he can. The Spirit is about to break down another barrier, that of the idea that Gentiles can be saved. 2 "...with all his household..." The hearts of all in his household …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 