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
The Giving and Taking of Advice (Acts 21:1-40) By: Bob Deffinbaugh , Th.M. (Bio) Advice can be a wonderful thing … or a disaster. I remember once advising my sister, as she was making ginger snaps. I told her that she should sift the flour and the molasses together into the bowl. I’m sure that a … More Acts (21) and Advice (the good and the bad)
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
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