An evangelist, at least that's what he is called in Acts 21:8, when he hosted Paul and his traveling companions as they journeyed toward Jerusalem. (An ill-advised trip, I believe.) "And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … A EUNUCH, A RABBI AND A SOLDIER!
Yes, the book of Acts records, in three tandem (successive) chapters the salvation experiences of three men. Elsewhere it relates the conversion episodes of several ladies, too. In Acts chapter 8 an Ethiopian man is born again. We do not know his … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … STEPHEN, “FALLEN ASLEEP”
He met a violent death, Stephen, often called the first martyr of the New Testament Church. After preaching a brilliant Sermon, tracing Jewish history right up to the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus … the Jewish "Council" (Sanhedrin) first … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … STEPHEN THE HISTORIAN
The "deacon" Stephen was also a mighty preacher of the Word! By the way, his name has a Greek background, not Hebrew! And in the chapter (Acts 7) where this great witness for Jesus dies for his faith … this godly man displays an amazing knowledge … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … PROBLEMS WITH SOLUTIONS!
The Bible is such a realistic Book. And even early in the Acts of the Apostles (the New Testament's Book of history) that reality is seen. Two problems in a row, three if you consider persecution from outside! First … the hypocrisy of Ananias and … [Continue reading]
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