So it finally comes to a head. In today’s Bible reading in Acts 15, we see that the Judaizers (aka, the “Circumcision Party”) have insisted that anyone who comes to faith in Christ must also be circumcised in order to be a good Christian. (By the way, they’ll keep raising their ugly heads through the…
In today’s Bible reading in Acts 14, Paul and Barnabus continue their work of taking the Gospel message to lost people. As is their habit, when they enter a city, they go to the synagogue. In the First Century, the local synagogue isn’t just for worship; it’s a common gathering place for the people. Obviously,…
In today’s Bible reading, in Acts 13, we read where during corporate fasting and worship at the church at Antioch, the Holy Spirit tells the church to set apart Saul and Barnabus to the mission field. (Acts 13:2) Obediently, the church fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, sending them out. Just in case there’s…
In today’s Bible reading from Acts 11, we read that several people call into question Peter’s wisdom of taking the Gospel to the Gentiles. As I said yesterday, Peter did something that ran contrary to everything he has known about Jew and Gentile relations. And now, he has to give an account to the circumcision…
In today’s Bible reading in Acts 10, we read about the visions of Peter and Cornelius. Already, we have seen salvation come to the Jewish People (Acts 2) and the Samaritans (Acts 8). When God saves Cornelius and his family, Salvation has been extended to the Gentiles. God has shown Himself to be a sovereign…
When you open to Acts 9 (today’s Bible reading), you’ll probably see a heading with something about The Damascus Road or The Conversion of Saul. While Saul’s conversion is a central point in the Book of Acts, and specifically this chapter, there is more here. Even regarding Saul’s conversion, there is an instrumental piece that…
