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The Prevailing Gospel "So mightily grew the Word of God and prevailed" (Act_19:20). Now we can sum up the work of Paul at Ephesus. 1. He goes into Ephesus and seeks the baptism of the Spirit upon the few believers who lived there. 2. He begins to preach the Word of God, and only the … Continue reading “0433. The Prevailing Gospel”

Many Came and Confessed "And many that believed came, and confessed" (Act_19:18). 1. They came. The words suggest the thought of separation; stepping out from the crowd; taking a positive, public stand for Christ. To the man with the withered hand, Christ said: "Stand forth." Some how or other Christ knew the value of the … Continue reading “0431. Many Came and Confessed”

The Testimony of a Demon "And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" (Act_19:15). During the ministry of Paul, in Ephesus, God wrought special miracles by his hand, so that "from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs and aprons, and the diseases departed … Continue reading “0429. The Testimony of a Demon”

The Many Who Believed "And many * * believed" (Act_19:18). For three months Paul preached in Ephesus, in the synagogue. Then, when many were hardened and began to resist his testimony, he withdrew the disciples and reasoned daily in the school of one, Tyrannus. This went on for the space of two years. Now we … Continue reading “0430. The Many Who Believed”

Have Ye Received the Holy Ghost? "And finding certain disciples, he said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?" (Act_19:1-2). Paul in his travels came to Ephesus. His first quest was to search out the believers who lived in the city. He found some twelve men, and at once asked them … Continue reading “0427. Have Ye Received the Holy Ghost?”

Preaching the Word of the Lord "And this continued by the space of two years, so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the Word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks" (Act_19:10). Our second theme shows Paul as a preacher of the Word of God. Paul was pre-eminently a "reasoner from the Scriptures." … Continue reading “0428. Preaching the Word of the Lord”

The Result of Paul’s Message On the Coming of Christ "How ye turned to God * * to wait for His Son from Heaven" (1Th_1:10). The hearts of the saints at Thessalonica were led into the patient waiting for of Christ. They lived, looking for that blessed hope. They loved His appearing. They prayed about … Continue reading “0425. The Result of Paul's Message On the Coming of Christ”

Paul at Ephesus Paul went into the city of Ephesus and preached the Word of God. He began his work in the synagogue of the Jews, and when persecution became too great there, he transferred his preaching place to the school of one, Tyrannus. Ephesus had a wonderful revival. A revival that continued with daily … Continue reading “0426. Paul at Ephesus”

The Result of Paul’s Message On the Resurrection "They turned * * to serve the Living and True God" (1Th_1:9). What a joy it is to note the personal relationship that these saints at Thessalonica sustained to their Lord. To them He was a blessed and living reality. They served a Living Christ. A Christ … Continue reading “0423. The Result of Paul's Message On the Resurrection”

Paul’s Third Message "That this Jesus, Whom I preach unto you, is Christ. Saying that there is another King, one Jesus" (Act_17:3, Act_17:7). Of course, Paul preached that Christ was the Messiah, and that there was another King, one Jesus. How could he help but preach this, the blessed hope of the Church? Paul, in … Continue reading “0424. Paul's Third Message”