Tag: Acts
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Acts and Paul’s Letters (Part 4)
When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him. (Acts 28:16 TBA) Introduction In this post I complete my comments on the book of Acts, focusing on Paul’s journey to Rome beginning at Acts 21:15. This journey occurs after his Third Missionary Journey. As noted in Part 1,…
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Acts and Paul’s Letters (Part 3)
22 Then Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I was passing through and looking closely at the things you worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: ‘to an unknown god‘. Therefore, what you worship in ignorance, this…
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Acts and Paul’s Letters (Part 2)
Regarding the following matters, my fellow believers, rejoice in the Lord. I do not hesitate to write these same things to you, because they contribute to your security. (Philippians 3:1 TBA) Introduction In my previous post I began commenting on the New Testament book of Acts. In this post I will continue my comments. The…
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Acts and Paul’s Letters (Part 1)
After falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”And Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?”He replied, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” (Acts 9:4-5 TBA) Introduction In the previous three posts I commented on the Gospels (Introduction, Matthew and Luke, Mark and John). They stand…
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