Though the Book of Acts does not specifically name the physician Luke as its author, Christian history is solid in that belief. The literary style of both the third Gospel (Luke) and this fifth New Testament Book (Acts) is quite compatible. In ways, … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … EXTREMES … “BLESSED ARE THE BALANCED!”
"And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … GENTILE KINDNESS, GENTLE TOO!
"And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold." Acts … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … “SAFELY ON LAND,” BY GOD’S HAND!
Our little Two-Verse Text this morning says a lot! "But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: and the rest, some on … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … SHIPWRECKED, BUT ALIVE!
The ship is gone! Half gone, anyway. Useless, destroyed! Broken into pieces by the waves, the storm! Luke gives us the details, since he was on the scene! "And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the … [Continue reading]
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