Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength It took a while to realize this, but it is noteworthy that Paul’s first significant success evangelizing among the Gentiles came at this point in time, a time when Paul was at his lowest. He was fearful, both of his safety, and of the results of his ministry if he … More Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength- Bob Deffinbaugh on Acts 18
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?
In Acts 15, the church is dealing with an argument. Some (Jewish) men began teaching the believers that even though they believed in Jesus, they couldn’t be saved unless they followed the law of Moses and were circumcised. Dr. D.A.Carson writes in “For the Love of God, Volume 1:” It finally develops into the question of how … More Understanding the Debate of Acts 15
In a sermon on Acts 14, titled, “A Tale of Three Cities,” Gary Vanderet of Peninsula Bible Church Cuppertino said: The simple, unsophisticated message of Jesus and his love is what changes lives. Paul wrote in Romans 1:16, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation.” There is no other message with … More Acts 14: A Tale of Three Cities
John Piper in “History is God’s Story,”: The Point Paul Was Making in Preaching This Way Now think about all this for a moment. Don’t take this kind of narration of history for granted. Let it strike you as strange as it really is. Is this the way you tell stories about what happened? When … More History is HIS Story! John Piper on Acts 13
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!
John Piper, in a sermon, “Set Apart Rick, Randy, and the Rest for the Work” said: Notice: The Holy Spirit “calls,” and the leaders of the church “set apart.” Both are important. The divine work and the human work. But they are not separate. The divine work of the calling is perceived in a human … More While They Worshipped and Fasted…Acts 13
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