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Acts 14:27
Notice that they gathered the church together (people). They did not meet people at the church (building).
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Acts 14:23
Paul and Barnabus are revisiting the churches (groups of believers, not buildings) they established on this trip. It is interesting the Luke refers to them as churches before elders are appointed. It…
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Acts 14:21
It appears that they made many disciples in a short period of time. It is believed that the entire journey took about two years. It doesn't seem to take them long to make disciples in the lands that they…
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Acts 14:19
The anger of the Jews from Antioch Pisidan and Iconium burned so greatly that they followed them to stone Paul.
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Acts 14:18
People are always looking for a "savior." Very few followed Jesus, the true Savior. The same is true today. We look for human "saviors," (political leaders, pastors, CEOs, spouses, etc.) and reject…
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Acts 14: 16-17
God did not present redemption so comprehensively before Christ. In Christ, all peoples of the earth are able to be brought into Shalom with the Father. Note God's common grace for all mankind. He was…
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Acts 14:15
Paul and Barnabus are men just like everyone else. They are not sacrosanct. Everything good thing that they do and are is a result of Christ's grace in their life. We too should expect to live in the…
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Acts 14:14
Tearing your own clothes is a traditional Jewish way of pronouncing a blasphemy.
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Acts 14:9
It is interesting that Paul noticed that through staring at him, that he had the faith to be healed. In this verse it seems to indicate that faith is a prerequisite for healing.
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Acts 14:7
Despite persecution along the way and hatred, they proclaim the Gospel at every place they go.
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Acts 14:4
The gospel message causes conflict. It confronts sin. Those who accept the Gospel are a constant living conviction for those who choose to deny it.
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Acts 11:29
Note that the disciples gave according to their financial ability. It was not a compulsory gift. Agabus, Peter, or Barnabus didn't stand up and say "You are robbing God, if you don't give 10% of your…
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Acts 11:26
It seems as though spending a year with a group of believers was out of the ordinary since it is emphasized that he spent "a whole year." Could be a flawed interpretation though.
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Acts 11:21
It is interesting to note the language used here. "a great number who believed, turned to the Lord." This seems to separate belief and repentance. However when looking at James 2:19, we see that mere…
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Acts 11:18
It is interesting to see the reaction of these questioning Peter. Rather than continue in their objection, they had the humility to accept what he said. How different that is from what I usually see…
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John Overview
John's purpose for writing this book is stated in John 20:30-31 - "Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have…
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The Word
The Word... (1:1-18) - v. 1 - was in the beginning - v. 1 - was with God - v. 1 - was fully God - v. 2 - was with God in the beginning - v. 3 - created all things - v. 4 - in Him was life - v. 4 - He…
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John 1:1 (NET), John 1:2 (NET), John 1:3 (NET), John 1:4 (NET), John 1:5 (NET), John 1:6 (NET), John 1:7 (NET), John 1:8 (NET), John 1:9 (NET), John 1:10 (NET), John 1:11 (NET), John 1:12 (NET), John 1:14 (NET), John 1:15 (NET), John 1:16 (NET), John 1:17 (NET), John 1:18 (NET)
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John 1:29 Observation
Did John know that Christ would die as a sacrifice for the world? It seems so.
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2011-01-29
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John 1:27 Observation
A rabbinic saying was "Every service which a slave performs for his master shall a disciple do for his teacher except to untie the strap of his sandal. John states that he is unworthy to do the most degrading…
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John 1:12 Observation
"those who believe in His name" - what does this phrase mean? It means belief (pisteuo) in the person (and work) of Jesus which leads to trust.
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-29
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Colossians 4:6
Colossians 4:6 (NET)
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.Created over 1 year ago
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