Acts 28 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!”Is there more than two years to Paul’s life? We doubt. The author isContinueContinue reading “Acts 28 Commentary”
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Acts 23 Commentary
Acts 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Divide and rule, the world would say. Never true in the Body of Christ! The Holy Spirit has just instructed Paul to highlight an important item. The priests (mostly Sadducees) don’t believe in the resurrection but the Pharisees do. Strangely, no one of the Pharisees is under arrest on account ofContinueContinue reading “Acts 23 Commentary”
Acts 19 Commentary
Acts 19 Commentary The reference to the twelve disciples sounds like a talk about the twelve apostles. No. This is a collection of twelve unnamed Jews who probably repented and returned to God at the preaching of John. Or, they probably belonged to a group of god-fearing Jews who waited for the Messiah and foundContinueContinue reading “Acts 19 Commentary”
Acts 18 Commentary
Acts 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 18 is a long period of trips and ministry in several places. Verse 23. But Paul isn’t alone in the harvest field. The Holy Spirit is at work through Apollos, Aquila, and Priscilla. Apollos is an eloquent teacher but not fully polished – but you won’t say the same aboutContinueContinue reading “Acts 18 Commentary”
Acts 13 Commentary
Acts 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It’s not the first time we have seen specialization in ministry. We saw it with Tabitha. Her heart was drawn to generosity. Barnabas’ peaceful goodness wasn’t commonplace. Now we have teachers and prophets.The teachers would probably be in the shape and color of the scribes or the known teachers of theContinueContinue reading “Acts 13 Commentary”
Acts 11 Commentary
Acts 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com You admire how the early church resolved ‘differences’. Peter had gone into ‘enemy’ territory and dined with them. Sections of the Body of Christ felt differently. They had their own reasons. Peter explained his reasons. The church listened and oneness was restored. No one won; no one lost; the Spirit won;ContinueContinue reading “Acts 11 Commentary”
Acts 9 Commentary
Acts 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Verse 4. There we have it: “…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Paul is persecuting Jesus!The risen Jesus orders Saul: “…go into the city, and you will be told what youContinueContinue reading “Acts 9 Commentary”
Acts 8 Commentary
Acts 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in jail”. Verse 3. But the church wasn’t destroyed! Not even a scratch! “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went”. Verse 4. Probably the devilContinueContinue reading “Acts 8 Commentary”
Acts 6 Commentary
Acts 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Check the qualification for service on the ‘tables’! The bar is quite high. And who is more qualified (going by these requirements) than the apostles? But their hands are full!A church leader does well to know when his hands are full. He should look at the complaint objectively and never ignoreContinueContinue reading “Acts 6 Commentary”
Acts 5 Commentary
Acts 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In today’s world, Ananias’ sin would remain hidden under fancy names like “administrative costs”, or “owner commission”, or “cost of sale”. Not so in the world under the control of the Holy Spirit!You wonder what our color is in the eyes of the Holy Spirit! The law of the LORD isContinueContinue reading “Acts 5 Commentary”
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