Tag: apostles

Parallels Between the Acts 8 Church and Today’s Persecuted Church

January 13, 2009

In Acts 8, we see God using suffering and persecution for the advancement of the Gospel…….look at  verse 4, “Therefore”—that is, because of the persecution, “those who had been scattered went about preaching the Word.” Bible commentators point out that there are different words for “scattered” in Greek. One means dispersed so that the item is … More Parallels Between the Acts 8 Church and Today’s Persecuted Church

Are you “worthy to suffer dishonor for the name?” Acts 5:41

January 9, 2009

Many, many believers around our world suffer persecution for the sake of their belief in Jesus, for “there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12  This is a radical message in our pluralistic world.  In a follow-up post after … More Are you “worthy to suffer dishonor for the name?” Acts 5:41

The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People- Matthew 4:18-22

January 9, 2009

The following text is taken from a a sermon preached by Gil Rugh 1983 at Indian Hills Community Church, Lincoln, NE The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People Another point seems to stand out with significance. These men are fishermen. Jesus Christ is about to start a totally new movement. You would think He would be … More The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People- Matthew 4:18-22

Four observations on Ananias & Sapphira

January 8, 2009

In “For the Love of God,” (Vol 1, July 18)  Dr. D.A. Carson writes: The account of Ananias and Sapphira, whose names are recorded in the earliest Christian records because of their deceit (Acts 5:1-11)), is disturbing on several grounds.  Certainly the early church thought so (5:5, 11).  Four observations focus the issues: First, revival does … More Four observations on Ananias & Sapphira

January 6 Acts 4:1-22

January 6, 2009

January 6 Acts 4:1-22 (ESV) Peter and John Before the Council 4:1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in … More January 6 Acts 4:1-22

Background on the apostles for Acts’ readings…

January 2, 2009

The following information is from Theopedia.com, An Encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity: The word apostle (Greek apostolos) is a common term for someone sent forth or sent out, as an emissary. In the formal Christian sense, it is the title attributed to the Apostlesof Jesus Christ. As the Bible says, “And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, … More Background on the apostles for Acts’ readings…