Category: Acts

When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. What absolute injustice! Paul sits in prison for two years totally without justification. They have no charge against him and no way to prove any charge. Then, after two long years … Continue reading Ungodly Favors – Acts 24:27 →

When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.” What a blessed, revolutionary truth this is. His statement brings hope to all non-Jews. God is no respecter of persons whenever Salvation is involved. Redemption is open to all … Continue reading Saving the Gentiles – Acts 11:18 →

And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Is this truly possible? Everyone? Don’t we need to quantify and qualify and make some exceptions? Isn’t this too simple? Too easy? Shouldn’t we expound and suppose and require? How can Peter quote such a Scripture … Continue reading Calling Everyone – Acts 2:21 →

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send Jesus, who has been appointed for you as the Messiah. In the middle of a powerful miracle story, Peter speaks of and testifies to the … Continue reading The Greater Miracle – Acts 3:19-20 →

For we have found this man to be a plague, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes! He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we apprehended him... As with Lord Jesus, every last accusation against Paul is a concocted lie. When evil … Continue reading Evil Trials – Acts 24:5-6 →

“All the prophets testify about Him that through His name everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins.” This has to be one of the clearest verses regarding the sin cleansing nature of faith in Jesus name. It is the name of Jesus that forgives sins through faith in Him alone. Faith ushers … Continue reading Through His Name – Acts 10:43 →

And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; for we cannot … Continue reading Heeding to the Higher – Acts 4:18-20 →