An Introduction to Acts 25 By: Bob Deffinbaugh , Th.M. (Bio) Inexperience and its outcome can prove to be a humbling thing. How many of us has had the uncomfortable experience of beginning a new job one about which we know very little. Beginning a new job is a most insecure feeling. When I read in … More The Challenges of a New Job
Dialogue Instead of Decision By Bob Deffinbaugh 24 Some days later, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and … More Dialogue Instead of Decision
Paul’s Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30—23:35) By: Bob Deffinbaugh It may very well be that Paul’s treatment by his fellow-Israelites was the source of great discouragement. Thus, the appearance of our Lord to Paul on the night of his trial before the Sanhedrin would have been an encouragement to him in … More Paul’s Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30—23:35)
David Guzik comments at enduringword.com: God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! How did Paul say these words in Acts 23:3? It would have helped to hear Paul’s tone of voice as he rebuked the high priest; was it an outburst of anger, or was it a calm, collected rebuke with that much more weight to … More “You white-washed wall!” How did Paul say that?
A young man named Eutychus Sermon, March 9, 2008 – Pastor Wesley Howell, Grace Lutheran Church, Bellvue, WA “A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, began to sink off into a deep sleep while Paul talked still longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell to the ground three floors below and was picked … More Do you have trouble staying awake in church?
The Berean Attitude The Berean attitude can be summarized by two words: confidence and distrust. The Bereans were characterized by a great confidence in the Word of God, as God’s authoritative source of revelation, and as the standard by which all teaching and conduct should be appraised. Second, though not stated directly, the Bereans had … More The Berean Attitude-Bob Deffinbaugh on Acts 17
Bob Deffinbaugh , Th.M. has a very insightful commentary on Acts 16 and the story of Paul and Silas in prison: Escape from prison is nothing new in the Book of Acts. In chapter 5, Peter and John were arrested and placed in jail. During the night, an angel of the Lord opened the prison … More Open Doors and Closed Doors
At bible.org, Bob Deffinbaugh , Th.M., has a wonderful article about Acts 16: It would appear that God did not directly reveal every place that Barnabas and Paul would preach the gospel. Sometimes the next course of action was evident by the opposition they faced. Sometimes God providentially directed their course, as when Paul … More Divine Guidance in Acts 16
From Eternal Perspectives Ministries: Did either Paul or Barnabas sin in their disagreement in Acts 15:36-41; and, how does it relate to Romans 12:1-2? Answered by Marshall Beretta, EPM volunteer Luke was very careful to report the incident involving Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:36-41 as simply a historical matter. Paul, Silas, Barnabas and Mark … More Did either Paul or Barnabas sin in their disagreement in Acts 15:36-41?
Did you catch the connection? Genesis 46:3 Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. 4 I myself will go down with you to Egypt…….27 Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of … More Don’t Miss the OT-NT Connection!
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