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21 “For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” Our culture has been affected by the presence of the Gospel. That does not mean that it has become a Christian culture. On the contrary, it has picked up a superficial understanding ofContinue reading “12Oct2009 Acts 15:21”

15 The words of the prophets are in agreement with this, as it is written: A careful reading of the Scriptures demonstrates that the events of the New Testament are not only in line with the Old Testament, but that they are the outworking and fulfillment of them. The Old is not complete without theContinue reading “11Oct2009 Acts 15:15”

9 He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. This is one of the core tenants of the Gospel. God purifies our hearts. He is the one at work in us. It is not our own effort at getting right with Him. He does His work. We submitContinue reading “10Oct2009 Acts 15:9”

7 After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. One of the principles of the Old Testament is at work in this passage of Scripture. PaulContinue reading “9Oct2009 Acts 15:7”

26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. Some work of God is ongoing. Some is time-limited. Paul has finished a time-limited task. He goes back to his starting base for a time of refreshing and rejoicing. ThisContinue reading “8Oct2009 Acts 14:26”

21 They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, Paul was just stoned and left for dead in the city of Lystra. Stoning is a horrible way to die. Your natural instinct is to protect your head when people areContinue reading “7Oct2009 Acts 14:21”

11 When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. It is amazing how often our own ideas get mixed up with the truthContinue reading “6Oct2009 Acts 14:11-12”

7 where they continued to preach the good news. Paul and Barnabas get their lives threatened for preaching the Gospel and are forced to leave that area of the country. The first thing they do when they arrive at the new location is preach! Now that is single focused ministry! They know what the LordContinue reading “5Oct2009 Acts 14:7”

3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders. These two became conduits of God’s message and God’s power. They spoke even in this area where there was opposition. But where there was opposition,Continue reading “4Oct2009 Acts 14:3”

51 So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. Sometimes you just have to shake off the dust and move on. Some circumstances in life don’t turn out the way you want them to turn out. Sometimes just plain nasty things happen to you, mean and honoreeContinue reading “3Oct2009 Acts 13:51”