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[One day, as He was] gathered with these apostles, He urged them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there until they received what the Father had promised them. (Jesus had previously discussed this with them). [See Luke 24:49].
And when Jesus had said these things, just as the apostles were watching [Him], He was taken up by a cloud [and disappeared] out of their sight.
These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come? See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.
from His immersion by John [the Immerser] until He was received up from us [in a cloud]. Of these people [we must choose] someone to become a witness with us [i.e., to tell people] of Jesus' resurrection [from the dead]."
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the inner thoughts of all men, so show us which one of these two men should be selected
Being so amazed and astounded [at something so unusual happening], they exclaimed, "Look! are not all these men who are speaking from [the country of] Galilee?
Cretans and Arabians. How can it be that we hear [these apostles] speaking about the mighty accomplishments of God in the language of our national origin?
For these men [i.e., the twelve apostles] are not drunk as you suppose, since it is only nine o'clock in the morning. [Note: The use of Jewish time calculations are employed in this verse].
[In that day] the sun will become dark and the moon will [appear] as blood. [This will all happen] before the great and wonderful day when the Lord comes. [Note: Some view these last two verses as a reference to events occurring at the end of time. See Matt. 24:29-30].
And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.
Yes, and all the prophets from Samuel on down, who have spoken, have predicted these days.
You people are descendants of these prophets and [recipients] of the Agreement God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham [Gen. 12:3], 'And through your seed [i.e., your descendant Jesus] all the people of the earth will receive the blessings [of God].'
So, these [Jewish] leaders arrested Peter and John and put them in jail until the next day because it was [already] evening.
And when these men had Peter and John brought before them, they asked, "By whose authority or in what name have you done this thing [i.e., healed the crippled man]?"
Now when these men saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and perceived that they were uneducated and [even] ignorant men, they were quite surprised; then they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
saying, "What should we do to these men? For we cannot deny that a significant miracle was performed by them, and everybody living in Jerusalem knows it.
So, now Lord, take account of the threats [of these Jewish leaders] and give your servants all the boldness [we need] to speak your message,
And after they had prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and these disciples were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and they were able to speak the message of God with boldness.
When Ananias heard these words he fell dead [instantly] and his spirit left his body, [causing] everyone who heard [about it] to be gripped with fear.
So, the whole church and everyone else who heard about these things were filled with great fear.
We apostles are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to every person who obeys Him."
And he said [to the Council members], "Men of Israel, be careful how you deal with these men.
And so now I say, hold off your accusations and let these men alone, for if their planning and effort is [merely] of human origin, it will be defeated,
[Then] they presented these men to the apostles, who prayed for them while placing their hands on them [to signify their appointment].
Then the head priest asked [Stephen], "Are these charges true?"
"[And when] these patriarchs, [still living in Canaan as young men], became jealous of [their brother] Joseph, they sold him [as a slave to traveling merchants who took him] to Egypt. But God was with him [during all that time],
Our forefathers also brought this Tabernacle with them under Joshua's leadership when they entered [Canaan] to occupy the land of these Gentile nations. God removed these nations as our forefathers advanced through the land, up until the reign of King David,
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him.
When these two apostles had come [to Samaria] they prayed for some [of the disciples] to receive [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit,
And after a number of days had passed [these] Jews conspired together to kill Saul,
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit descended upon all those who were listening to this message [i.e., Cornelius and his household].
"Who can keep these people [i.e., Cornelius' household] from being immersed in water now that they have received the Holy Spirit just like we [apostles] have?" [See 2:4].
The Holy Spirit directed me to go with them, without showing any discrimination. With these six brothers accompanying me, we went into Cornelius' house
So, when the apostles and the brothers from Judea heard these things, they stopped arguing [See verse 2] and gave honor to God, saying, "[This means] that God has permitted the Gentiles also [as well as the Jews] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] so they, too, could have [the promise of never ending] life."
And the news about [what was being done by] these people reached the church in Jerusalem, so that they sent Barnabas to Antioch [in Syria].
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon [Note: These were seaport cities not under his jurisdiction]. They came to him as a group, having befriended Blastus, an officer of the king [Herod], and tried to arrange a peaceful relationship [with him] because the country was dependant on him for their food supply.
Now in the church at Antioch there were [these] prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon, called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, the foster-brother of Herod the Tetrarch [i.e., governor of Galilee], and Saul.
As these men were ministering to the Lord [i.e., this probably means worshiping] and fasting, the Holy Spirit said [to one of them by way of inspiration]: "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me, [commissioning them] to do the work for which I have called them."
Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.
For the people living in Jerusalem, together with their ruling officials, did not understand [that Jesus was the Messiah] or what the message of the prophets, which is read every Sabbath day, really meant. So, [because of this] they [actually] made these Scripture predictions come true by condemning Jesus.
so that He was seen for many days by those [apostles] who came with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These men are now His witnesses before the people.
"Gentlemen, why are you doing these things? [Do you not know that] we are also human beings with the same kind of feelings that you have? And we are just bringing you the good news that you should turn away from these useless things [i.e., idol worship] and [turn] to the living God, who created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.
And [even though] they said these things, it was difficult to restrain the crowds from offering [animal] sacrifices to them.
And when Paul and Barnabas had appointed elders [for the churches] in every congregation and had prayed and fasted [over these elders], they committed them to [the care of] the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.
After Paul and Barnabas had a heated debate and argued with these men [over this issue], the brothers [of the Antioch church] decided that Paul and Barnabas, along with certain others, should go up to Jerusalem and discuss the question with the apostles and elders there.
After these things [have transpired], I will return [to my people] and will rebuild the Tabernacle [i.e., the Temple] of David, which has been destroyed. I will rebuild it from its ruins and reestablish it,
This is what the Lord said when He predicted these things long ago.'
Therefore, we are sending Judas and Silas [with them] to tell you [these same] things in person.
Avoid [eating] things sacrificed to idols; avoid [drinking] blood; avoid [eating] things [that were] strangled [to death] and avoid sexual immorality. If you avoid [all] these things, you will be doing well. Goodbye."
She followed Paul and us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Supreme God and they are proclaiming to you the way to be saved."
And when they brought them before the city officials, they made this charge [against them]: "These Jewish men are causing too much trouble in our city,
After receiving these orders, the jailor threw them into the maximum security cell and had their feet securely fastened in wooden restraints.
But Paul responded to the officials, "These city officials had us innocent Roman citizens publicly beaten and thrown in jail. Are they now trying to release us privately? No indeed! Let the officials themselves come and [publicly] release us."
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These men have turned the world upside down [i.e., disrupted society by their preaching] and have [now] come here also [i.e., to do the same thing in our community].
When they heard [these charges], the crowds and [even] the city officials became very disturbed [by the situation stirred up by the Jews].
Now these people [in Berea] had more character than those in Thessalonica because they [not only] received the message with an open mind but [also] examined the [Old Testament] Scriptures every day to see if what they had heard was really true.
He wanted these people to search for God in hope that, by groping for Him, they might [eventually] find Him, even though He is not [really] very far from [any of] us.
After these things happened Paul decided to travel through Macedonia and Achaia on his way to Jerusalem. He said, "Then, after I have been there I want to visit Rome also."
After sending his two associates Timothy and Erastus on to Macedonia [Note: These were men who cared for various needs of his ministry], Paul remained in [the province of] Asia for a while.
Since no one can [really] say anything against these things, just calm down and do not do anything foolish.
For you have brought these men here --- [men] who have neither desecrated our temple nor defamed our goddess.
These [men] had gone ahead and were waiting for us [when we arrived] in Troas [i.e., a seaport town across the Aegean Sea from Philippi]. [Note: The use of "us" begins here again, suggesting that the writer Luke rejoins the party at Philippi. See next verse].
I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' "
After speaking these things Paul knelt down and prayed with all of the elders.
When we heard these things, both we and those who lived there [i.e., Philip, his daughters and local disciples] urged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
After these days we packed up our belongings and went up to Jerusalem.
Now these Jewish Christians have been informed that you are teaching all the Jews living among the Gentiles to give up [following the teaching of] Moses, [even] telling them not to circumcise their children and not to practice the [other] customs [of the Jewish religion].
Take these men and observe the ceremony of purification with them, pay their expenses so they can shave their heads [i.e., to signify that they are making a vow] and [then] everyone will know that there is no truth in what people have been told about you, but that you, too, are living properly and observing the law of Moses.
Paul answered, "[No], I am a Jew from Tarsus, in Cilicia, a citizen of an important city, and I beg you to allow me to speak to these people."
Or let these men themselves [i.e., members of the Sanhedrin] testify what they found wrong with me when I stood before their Council [meeting].
I can speak boldly of these things because the King knows [they are true]. And I am convinced that none of these things are hidden from you, for none of them have been done in a corner [i.e., secretly].
Paul replied, "I wish to God that, whether it would take a little or a lot, not only you, but all those who hear me today, might become [Christians] like me, except [not] with these chains."
saying, 'Do not be afraid Paul, for you must appear before Caesar, and look, God will grant you [the safety of] all these men aboard ship [along] with yourself.'
Paul said to the military officer [Julius] and to his soldiers, "Unless these men stay aboard the ship, none of you will be saved."
These people also showered many honors on us and when we sailed [away], they brought the provisions we needed and put them aboard [the ship].
saying, [Isa. 6:9-10], 'Go to these people and say, you will hear all right, but you will not understand [what you hear]. You will see all right, but you will not perceive [what you see].
For these people's minds are dull, and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes. For, if this were not the case, they would perceive what they see with their eyes, and understand what they hear with their ears, and comprehend with their minds, and would turn [back to God] again and I [God] would heal them [from their sins].'
And when he had said these words, the Jews left, disputing about the matter among themselves.}}
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- Wisdom, Human Importance
- Structure
- Cherubim Depicted
- Brass
- Reuniting
- Kneeling
- Courts Of The Temple
- Not Believing People
- Rejoicing In God's Works
- Herbs And Spices
- People Giving Other Things
- Gifts And Talents
- Love Marriage
- Seducers
- How To Worship God
- Bones
- Anonymity
- Prayerfulness
- Having No Breath
- Named Prophets Of The Lord
- Sacrifice
- God's Timing
- Gods Timing
- Credibility
- Covenant Relationships
- Faithfulness, In Human Relationships
- Markets
- Trade
- Prophets, Role Of
- Regret
- Iron
- Prophecy, Methods Of Ot
- Prophecy, Fulfilment Of Ot
- Evil, victory over
- Lying And Deceit
- Disabilities
- Third Person
- Three Men
- Inexperience
- Idol Worship
- Reformation
- Destruction Of Satan's Works
- Emptiness
- Defecation
- God, Living And Self sustaining
- Remnant
- Survivors Favoured
- Angel of the Lord
- People From Far Away
- Where From?
- Trust, Importance Of
- Genealogies
- Treasuries
- Singers
- Night
- Singing
- Fathers Responsibilities
- Crude Language
- Conflict
- Songs
- Anniversary
- Praise, Manner And Methods Of
- Harps
- Repairing
- God, Human Descriptions Of
- Literacy
- God's Hand
- Being Afraid
- Eagerness
- Giving, Of Oneself
- Motives
- Wisdom, Source Of Human
- Measurement
- Prospering
- Safety
- Unrest
- Aliances
- Conversion, God's demands for
- Prophets
- Sports
- Sacrifice, In Ot
- Letters
- Languages
- The Second Temple
- Return From Babylon
- Judaism
- Seeking For Concrete Things
- Jews, The
- Servants Of The Lord
- Rebuilding
- Persecution, Attitudes To
- God Spoke By The Prophets
- Reverence, And God's Nature
- Marriage Between Man And Woman
- Fasting, Practice Of
- Fasting, Nature Of
- Fasting, Examples Of
- Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
- Fasting
- Fasting And Prayer
- God, Power Of
- Hand Of God
- Character Of Wicked
- Short Time For Action
- Gods Plan
- God's Plan For Us
- Outcry
- Mind, The Human
- Rumours
- Wicked Prophets
- Everything Happening For A Reason
- Rumors
- Fear Of Enemies
- Self Confidence
- Fear, Of Unknown
- Self Esteem
- Confidence And Self Esteem
- Empires
- Thanksgiving
- Participation, In Christ
- People Remembering
- Accomplishments
- Temptation, Resisting
- Afflicted Saints
- Overcoming Hard Times
- Tragedy
- Hardship
- Overcoming Adversity
- Sympathy
- Losing A Friend
- Losing Friends
- Womb
- Archaeology
- Resolving Conflict
- Being Scared
- Fear, Of Death
- Heart, Divine
- God's Things Concealed
- Worldly Wisdom
- Self Respect
- Useless Things
- Useless Endeavour
- Sensitivity
- God Turning Bad Things Into Good
- Not Knowing God
- Friends
- Myself
- Purgatory
- Thunder
- Commendation
- Those Frightened Of God
- Pride, Examples Of
- Others Not Answering
- God Being With You
- Brimstone
- Disasters
- Burning People
- Sulphur
- Punishment of the The Wicked
- Lent
- Spiritual Malnutrition
- Strength, Human
- Faith And Trust
- Spiritual Warfare
- Trusting Others
- Pursuing Violence
- Rescue
- Before God Acts
- Meditation
- Crowds
- Multitudes
- Redemption
- Siblings
- Silence
- Infidelity To God
- Thoughts
- Giving, Of Time
- Praying Loudly
- Shadows
- Lies
- Debauchery
- Sin, Nature Of
- Dissipation
- Speaking
- Telling The Truth
- Lieing
- Seeking
- Hurt And Betrayal
- What Heaven Will Be Like
- Punishment, Nature Of
- Natural Disasters
- Renewal
- Knowing God's Ways
- Rejection Of God
- Way, The
- Calling upon God
- Providing
- Love, Nature Of
- History
- The Dynasty Of David
- Blessed Through God
- Greed
- Days
- Peace And Comfort
- Finding Love
- Staying Positive
- Having A Good Day
- Life Purpose
- Distractions
- Insight
- Nature Of The Heart
- Family Problems
- Grieving
- Innocence, Teaching On
- Justification, Necessity Of
- Alcohol Consumption
- Strong Drink
- Drunkenness
- Deception
- Mockers
- Beer
- Drunkards
- Teaching The Way Of God
- Punishment Of the Wicked
- The Insecurity Of The Wicked
- Favouritism
- Minerals
- Social Justice
- Care
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Three Or Four
- Amazing
- Surprises
- Grandmothers
- Grandmas
- Curiosity
- Good Activity
- Being Content
- Being Happy And Enjoying Life
- Eating And Drinking
- Working Together
- Hardwork
- Possessions
- Empowerment
- School
- The Past
- Past
- Bad Days
- Doing The Right Thing
- Vanity
- Accomplishment
- Withheld Knowledge
- Getting Through Hard Times
- Cheerfulness
- Judgments
- Fun
- Judgement Day
- Judgement
- Studying The Bible
- Fruitless Learning
- Education
- Studying
- Research
- Neglect
- Being Without Understanding
- Convincing
- Hardened Hearts
- Hardness Of Heart
- Spiritual Deafness
- Feeling
- Unhearing
- Battles
- Fear And Worry
- Conspiracy
- Pressure
- Guidance, Need For God's
- Being Mislead
- Misleading Children
- Leaders
- Biting
- Mortality
- Present, The
- Self Indulgence
- Pleasure Seekers
- Dullness
- Stumbling
- Language
- Farming
- False Teachings
- Honor
- Legalism
- Nominal Religion
- Orthodoxy, In Nt
- Outward Appearance
- Worship, Acceptable Attitudes
- Hypocrites, Description Of
- Lack Of Meaning
- Mere Talk
- Intelligence
- Bible, Names Of
- Refusing To Hear
- God, Glory Of
- Glory, Revelation Of
- Roses
- Excellence
- Folly, Effects Of
- Holiness
- Error
- Highways
- Angels as God's servants
- Revival, Personal
- Beginning
- From The Beginning
- A new beginning
- Astronomy
- Stars
- God Showed His Power
- Feelings Of Rejection By God
- Confusion
- Image
- Darkness
- Focus
- Worrying About The Future
- Mindset
- God, Wisdom Of
- God's Foreknowledge
- Creation, Origin Of
- Autonomy
- False Gods
- Suddenly
- Death Of A Child
- Babylon
- God Speaking Of Old
- Beginning And End
- Legacy
- Predestination
- Affection, Expressing
- Knowing God, Effects Of
- Mothers Love For Her Children
- Motherhood
- Having A Baby
- Loving Children
- Baby
- Property, Houses
- Children In The Faith
- Raising Children
- Epiphany
- Spiritual Adoption
- Hypocrisy, Description Of
- Noses
- Spirit, Nature Of
- Pleasure
- Incense Offered Amiss
- Unique Events
- Futility
- Useless People
- Labour Pains
- Indifference
- Fools, Characteristics Of
- God Executes Vengeance
- People
- Suffering From Foreigners
- Serving Groups
- Apostasy
- Rejection Of God, Results Of
- Distrust
- Optimism
- Status Of The Temple
- Stealing
- Thieves
- Listening
- Doing Repeatedly
- Prayer, For Others
- Praying For Others
- Praying
- Supplication
- Petition
- Listening To God
- The Dead
- Moon
- The Moon
- Family Death
- Unceasing
- Men Deceiving
- Dryness
- God, Righteousness Of
- Exercise
- Boasting
- Christmas Tree
- Shame Of Idolatry
- Universe
- God As A Warrior
- Herbs
- Do Not Be Proud
- Self Control
- Deception Through False Teachers
- Prophets Who Were Not Sent
- False Apostles, Prophets And Teachers
- Famine Killing
- Faith, Origins Of
- Hope, In God
- No Peace
- The Gospel To The Nations
- Atheism, Description Of
- Throne
- Bad Language
- Cursing
- Adultry
- Strong Delusion
- Satan, As Deceiver
- Do Not Steal
- Fake Friends
- Civil authorities
- Authority, of human institutions
- God Will Kill His People
- Millstones
- Serving Kings
- Affirmations
- God Sending Prophets
- Keeping Oneself Alive
- Persuasion
- Satan, Agents Of
- Awakening
- Sunshine
- Freedom
- Obeying People
- Books Of Prophecy
- Journalizing
- Cowardice
- Killing Prophets
- God Giving Life
- Surrender
- Fear Of Man
- Heirs
- Four Winds
- Reading
- Sinking
- Nets
- Hope Kjv
- Killing Will Happen
- Four Sides
- Like Men
- Jewels
- Appearances of
- Creatures Going Up
- Other Creatures Going Up
- Lordship, Human And Divine
- Stomachs
- Treasure
- The Entrance Of Sin
- Hindering God's Work
- Worshiping God
- Football
- Cosmic Creatures
- Thoughts Of The Wicked
- God Will Requite
- They Committed Immorality
- Attitudes, to other people
- Pride
- Causes of failure in
- Helping Others In Need
- Shame Of Bad Conduct
- Ethics
- People Belong To God
- Torture
- People Made Perfect
- Life And Death
- Only One Person
- Plagues
- Other People Of God
- Beauty And Self Worth
- Are The Dead Raised?
- Prophecy
- Prophecies concerning
- The Dead Are Raised
- Names And Titles For The Holy Spirit
- Hope, Nature Of
- Same Sizes
- Windows For The Temple
- Rooms Of Ezekiel's Temple
- Ministry
- Rivers
- Plans For A New Temple
- Math
- Foreknowledge
- Mystery
- The Existence Of God
- God Revealing Mysteries
- Secrets
- Kingdom Of God, Coming Of
- Throwing People
- Death Of Unnamed Individuals
- Tying Up
- Jumping
- Stories
- People Getting Up
- Love, Abuse Of
- Selfishness
- Speech, Divine
- God's Voice
- While Still Speaking
- Chains
- Evil, believers' responses to
- Interpreting Language
- People Accusing People
- Agreeing For Evil
- Faults
- Horns In Allegory
- Teeth
- Four Creatures
- Gabriel
- Destruction Of The Temple
- Death, Of Unbelievers
- Eternal Punishment
- Last Judgment
- Last Things
- Punishment, By God
- Resurrection, Of The Dead
- Eternal Judgment
- Eternal Judgement
- To The End
- End times prophecy
- Information Age
- Signs Of The End Times
- End Times
- Not Understanding Sayings
- Secret Things
- Wicked Described As
- Deterioration
- Preparation
- War
- Abominations, Judgments Of
- Persecution, Nature Of
- Handing Over People
- Relentless
- Answers
- Spiritual Darkness
- Eclipse
- Pain
- Revival, Corporate
- Speech
- Wrath
- Deeds
- Thinking Aright
- Dissent
- Being Gay
- Communication
- Day of the LORD
- Covenant, God's with David
- Names And Titles For Christ
- Christ, Names For
- Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
- The Divinity Of The Holy Spirit
- Olive Trees
- Spirits
- Heaven And Angels
- Revelation Through Prophets
- Wages
- Planting Seeds
- Seeds
- Scars
- Testing
- Prophecies Concerning Christ
- Ghosts
- Worry And Stress
- Work, Divine And Human
- Christ's Fulfilment Of Prophecy
- Scriptures Fulfilled
- Persecution, Forms Of
- Written In The Prophets
- Gospel, Confirmation Of
- Jesus Christ, Son Of God
- Seduction
- Sons
- Satan, Work Of
- Who Is Jesus?
- The Devil
- Satan
- Worshipping The Devil
- Light, Spiritual
- Jesus As Our Teacher
- Christ Teaching
- Mind, Of Christ
- Christ And The Scriptures
- The Law of moses
- Positive Thinking
- Fulfillment
- Commands, in NT
- Teaching
- Misteaching
- Evil, origins of
- Satan, As Tempter
- Assenting
- Tax Collectors
- Love Your Neighbour!
- Reciprocity
- Loving Yourself
- Unconditional Love
- Taxes
- When?
- Settling Accounts
- Hypocrites
- Hypocrisy
- Pagans
- Worrying
- Trusting God And Not Worrying
- Cool
- Security
- Worry
- Great Things
- Relationship Troubles
- Putting God First
- Trust In Relationships
- Taking Care Of Your Body
- Treating Others
- Respecting Your Body
- Others
- Hearing Christ
- Faith, Growth In
- Desires
- God's Desires
- Right Sacrifices
- The Need For Mercy
- The Fact Of His Coming
- Sacrifices
- Exorcisms
- Those Demonised
- Twelve Disciples
- Discipleship
- Zealots
- Christ Sending
- Missionaries
- Gentiles
- Evangelizing
- Christ Speaking To Disciples
- God, Unity Of
- Children And The Kingdom
- Relationship Of Father And Son
- Instability
- Abundance, Spiritual
- Deafness
- Insensibility
- Not Seeing Spiritual Things
- Jesus Using Parables
- Good Children
- The End Of The World
- The World
- Hell
- Lake Of Fire
- Power, God's Saving
- Amazement, Of Jesus Christ
- Christ's Earthly Family
- Stumbling Over Christ
- Honour
- Following Jesus Christ
- Boats
- Christ With His Disciples
- Coming Out Of People
- Other References To Mouths
- Adulterers
- Murder
- Sexual Sin, Nature Of
- Sin, Causes Of
- Sexual Immorality
- Sex Before Marriage
- Demonic Influence
- Receptiveness
- Nervousness
- The Bible
- Weather In The Last Days
- Weather
- Sailing
- Signs Of Christ's Return
- Staying Strong During Hard Times
- The Disciples Reactions
- Do Not Hinder
- Causing Others To Stumble
- Dealing With Young People
- Necessity
- Respect, For Human Beings
- Belonging To Heaven
- Baptizing Infants
- Child Of God
- Fatherhood
- Goals
- Not Dying
- Kingdom Of God, Entry Into
- Drawing Near To Christ
- Like Children
- Suffering
- Going To Heaven
- Kids
- Affluence
- Ambition, negative aspects of
- Chief priests
- Diligence
- Shouting
- Angry With Christ
- Opposition To Christ From Scribes
- Christ In The Temple
- Christ Concealing Things
- Eviction
- Pharisees
- Flattery
- Jewish Sects
- Christ Telling The Truth
- Heresies
- Questioning Christ
- First Ones
- Husband And Wife
- Marriage Kjv
- Family First
- Acceptance, Of One Another
- Relationships
- Being Yourself
- Self Image
- Importance
- Speaking By The Spirit
- Why Do Others Do This?
- Keeping Man's Word
- Following
- Religion
- Armageddon
- End Of The World
- The Second Coming
- Signs Of The Times
- Humor
- The Rapture
- Evangelism, nature of
- Mission, Of The Church
- Prophecies Said By Jesus
- Witness To The Gospel
- Preaching
- Christians
- A Short Time
- Short Time Till The End
- For The Sake Of God's People
- Near The Time Generally
- Seasons Changing
- Universalism
- Giving, Of Talents
- Union With Christ, Significance Of
- Christ's True Family
- Great White Throne Judgment
- Hell Is Everlasting
- Punishment
- Eternal life
- Punishments
- Eternity
- The Gospel Preached
- Remembrance
- The Chief Priests Condemning Christ
- Money, Uses Of
- Liberation
- Individuals Shouting
- Anxiety
- Missionaries, Support For
- Reliability
- Uniqueness
- End Of The Ages
- Teaching In The Church
- Keeping Christ's Commands
- Christ Knowing About People
- Reclining To Eat
- Jesus Healing On Sabbath
- Pharisees, Attitudes To Jesus Christ
- False Teachers, Examples Of
- Authority Of Disciples
- Demons
- Casting Out Demons
- Outsiders
- Efficiency
- Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
- Temptation, Sources Of
- Hearing God's Word
- Fruit, Spiritual
- Acceptance, Of The Gospel
- The Source Of Fruit
- Synagogue
- On The Sabbath
- Work, As Ordained By God
- Tetrarch
- Recognition
- Man's Teaching
- Cleansing
- Infidelity
- Unbelief, And Life Of Faith
- Signs Performed By Christ
- Pharisees Concerned About Christ
- Taste
- Fellowship With Christ
- In The Name Of Christ
- The One Who Sent Christ
- Welcome
- Enemies, of believers
- Riches, Dangers Of
- Two Disciples
- Disciples' Movements
- Unity, God's Goal Of
- Attention
- Widows
- Self Centeredness
- Brotherly Love
- Self Worth
- Strength And Love
- Actual Widows
- Worth
- Sanhedrin
- Beating Believers
- God Not Delaying
- Imminence
- Ministering
- Seeing The Risen Christ
- Christ Appearing
- Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
- Signs And Wonders Of The Gospel
- Gospel, Historical Foundation Of
- Apostles, Function In Early Church
- Confirmation
- Miracles, Nature Of
- Ministers, Way They Should Teach
- Beginning Of Salvation
- Writing The New Testament
- Evangelising
- Skepticism
- Luck
- Puzzlement
- Being Filled With The Spirit
- Sleeplessness
- Serving The Church
- Christ, Character Of
- Children Of Abraham
- Satan, Kingdom Of
- Power Of Christ, Shown
- Jesus Healing
- The power of Christ
- Commitment, to Jesus Christ
- Christlikeness
- Apostles, Description
- Discipleship, nature of
- Joy
- Joy And Happiness
- Joyful
- Joyfulness
- Popularity
- Baptism
- Seven Spirits
- Support
- Knowing About God's Kingdom
- Warnings Against Apostasy
- Temptation, Universality Of
- Trails
- Impulsiveness
- Patience, In Christian Living
- Endurance
- Fellowship, In The Gospel
- The Cross
- Lakes
- Agape Love
- Persecution
- An Innumerable Number
- Warning
- Showing Hypocrisy
- No Room
- The Sabbath And Christ
- Figures Of Speech
- Helping Those In Need
- Benefits Of Heaven
- Welcoming Believers
- Love And Relationships
- Investing
- Entrusting
- False Teachers, Characteristics Of
- Fire Of Hell
- Lazarus
- Hell, As An Experience
- Warning Individuals
- Times Of The Christ
- Making Christ Known
- Self Sacrifice
- Eternal Perspective
- Knowing
- Poverty, Causes Of
- Before
- Persistence
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Perserverance
- Persevering
- Foreknowledge Of Christ
- God, Purpose Of
- Guidance, Receiving God's
- The Father's Activity Regarding Christ
- Not Knowing About Christ
- Assertiveness
- Being Deceived
- Crucifixion
- The Apostles In Action
- Witnesses, To Jesus Christ
- Scripture, Purpose Of
- Apostles, Duties Of
- Identity In Christ
- Christ Seeing
- Truly Truly
- Angels Going At God's Bidding
- Remembering
- Christ Would Rise
- Christian Baptism
- Water For Baptism
- Contemporary Witness To Christ
- That Which Is Spiritual
- The Father
- The Completion Of Redemption
- Completion
- God Giving To The Son
- Use Of The Scriptures
- The scriptures
- Scripture
- Couples
- Criticism
- Public Opinion
- Evangelism, kinds of
- Those Who Believed In Christ
- Dissension
- Divisions Of Opinion
- Division
- Gentiles, In Nt
- One Church
- Being Different
- Not Believing The Gospel
- Believe In Christ!
- Adoption, descriptions of
- Discrimination
- Belief
- Father And Son Alike
- Father And Son In One Another
- Knowledge, Of Jesus Christ
- Heaven, Redeemed Community
- Ignorance Towards God, Leads To
- Knowing God
- Reminders Of The Gospel
- Christ With People On Earth
- The Holy Spirit As Counsellor
- Guidance Of The Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit In The Church
- God's Truth
- Comforting
- Defeat
- Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
- Overcomers
- The World Without God
- Human Nature, Overcoming
- Overcoming
- Life Struggles
- Struggles
- Problems
- Ability, Of God To Save
- Sharing In Christ
- Everything
- Suffering, Encouragements In
- Godhead
- Unity
- Eternal life, experience of
- Symbols of the Holy Spirit
- Work Ethic
- Doubt, Dealing With
- Doctrine, Purpose of
- Shepherds, As Church Leader
- The Witness Of Christ
- Passion
- Baptism, practice of
- Prayer Meetings
- Fellowship, Among Believers
- Community
- Prayer, In The Church
- Sisterhood
- Believers
- Goodbyes
- Chosen Disciples
- Joking
- Peter, Preacher And Teacher
- Preaching, Content Of
- Attending Church
- Commitment, to God's people
- Sharing
- Doctrine
- Abraham, New Testament References
- Suffering, Of Believers
- Examples of Leadership
- Boldness
- Words
- The Church Universal
- Teachers
- Love Feast
- Reckoned As Foreigners
- Church, Examples Of
- Christians Being Called Brothers
- Led By The Spirit
- Church
- People Sending People
- People Encouraging Others
- The church
- Going To Church
- Man Appointing
- God's Salvation Made Known
- Elders, in the church
- Trying
- Love, In Relationships
- Avoiding Evil
- Sexual Purity
- Christians, Names Of
- Acting
- Character
- Adultery and Divorce
- Self Denial
- Ministers, Should Be
- Improvement
- The Gospel To Jew And Gentile
- Spirit Beings
- Angels
- Man Defending
- Hope, As Confidence
- Being Saved
- People Providing
- God's Call, Results
- Conscience
- God, The Eternal
- Denying God And His Power
- Spiritual Death
- Behavior
- Uplifting
- Judging Others Actions
- Rejection
- Learning From Other People
- Works Of The Law
- Sanctification
- Struggle
- Holiness Of The Saints
- Foreordained Plans
- Justification Under The Gospel
- God's Promise To Abraham
- Promises
- Growth
- Priesthood, In Nt
- Priests, Tasks In Nt Times
- Sanctification, Nature And Basis
- Transition
- The Body
- Respecting Authority
- Disagreements
- Building Up The Church
- Grace, And Christian Life
- Reminders
- Writing Letters
- The Grace Given To Men
- Spiritual Gifts
- Heaven
- God's Plan
- Reality
- Watchfulness, Of Leaders
- Saints
- The Blood Of Jesus
- Sexual Chastity
- Reconciliation
- Matrimony
- Consciences, Description Of
- Perspective
- Paul's Boasting
- Possessions Decaying
- Foreshadowing
- Emotions
- Faith Kjv
- Trinity
- Hope And Faith
- Faith Hope And Love
- Having Faith
- Gods Love
- Hope And Love
- Being Loved
- Atheism
- Love Exists Between People
- The Truth Of The Gospel
- Destruction
- Those Who Had Faith
- Keeping Faith
- Licentiousness
- Gay Marriage
- Living For The Material
- Branding
- Rebellion of Satan and Angels
- Principalities
- Backbiting
- Faith, As A Body Of Beliefs
- Defence, human
- Partakers
- Guards
- Ministry, In The Church
- Destruction Of The Wicked
- Freedom, Through Jesus Christ
- Knowing God's Will
- Being Positive
- Abolish, Fulfilled By Christ
- Piety
- Afflictions
- Encouraging One Another
- Foolish Questions
- Maintaining Faith
- Knowing God's Truth
- Shunning
- Last Hour
- Peter
- The Almighty
- Revelation
- Seven Lights
- White And Bright Clothes
- White Cloths
- Elders In Heaven
- Angels Doing God's Work