Acts 17:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

They received

And searched

General references

John 7:17

Bible References

They received

So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.

So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. All of us are here now in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has ordered you to say."

Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God.

I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."

My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions

Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,

But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the person who hears the word, understands it, and produces a crop that yields 100, 60, or 30 times what was sown."

You became imitators of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of suffering, you welcomed the word with the joy that the Holy Spirit produces.

Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

and every type of evil to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them.

Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls.

Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation.

And searched

But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.

How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.

for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.

"Study and read from the book of the LORD: And not one will be missing, each will not long for its mate. For it is the mouth of the LORD that has issued the order, and it is his Spirit that has gathered them.

"Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'

Then he told them, "These are the words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms had to be fulfilled."

But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may become evident that his actions have God's approval."

You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

Even the prophets, who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours, carefully researched and investigated this salvation.

Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

These people belong to the world. That is why they speak from the world's perspective, and the world listens to them.

General references

If anyone wants to do his will, he'll know whether this teaching is from God or whether I'm speaking on my own.