Sermons and Biblical Studies

Acts 17:29. Humanity And Deity. Being then the offspring of God. Act_17:29 The text occurs in the course of the address which Paul delivered on Mars Hill. I am quite conscious that Paul has been somewhat criticized for the method he adopted at Athens. It has been said that he attempted to adapt himself to … Continue reading “162. ACTS 17:29. HUMANITY AND DEITY.”

Acts 16:25, 26. Songs In Prison. … about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them; and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison-house were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened; and every one’s bands were loosed. … Continue reading “161. ACTS 16:25, 26. SONGS IN PRISON.”

Acts 10:34, 35. Divine Selection. Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to Him. Act_10:34-35 The training of the Apostle Peter for the fulfilment of his work in the world may be said to have consisted of … Continue reading “160. ACTS 10:34, 35. DIVINE SELECTION.”

Acts 5:32. Witnesses. We are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Ghost, Whom God hath given to them that obey Him. Act_5:32 In these words Peter was the spokesman of the infant Church, and he was at once answering a challenge and declaring the solution of a problem. We can appreciate the … Continue reading “159. ACTS 5:32. WITNESSES.”

Acts 2:33. The Holy Spirit Through Christ, In The Church, For The World. Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear. Act_2:33 Christianity’s supreme credential is Christianity. Of all miracles it is … Continue reading “158. ACTS 2:33. THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH CHRIST, IN THE CHURCH, FOR THE WORLD.”

Acts 2:32. The Teaching Of The Resurrection. This Jesus did God raise up. Act_2:32 "This Jesus"! That opening word fastens attention upon a particular Person, and compels us to consider Him, even before we pay attention to the declaration of the apostle. The lesson we read constitutes the second part of the first message delivered … Continue reading “157. ACTS 2:32. THE TEACHING OF THE RESURRECTION.”

Acts 2:24. The Resurrection. … it was not possible that He should be holden of it. Act_2:24 So far as the records of the New Testament reveal, these words constitute the first Pentecostal comment upon the fact of the Resurrection. They occur in the second part of the discourse delivered upon the Day of Pentecost … Continue reading “156. ACTS 2:24. THE RESURRECTION.”

Acts 2:4. The Filling Of The Spirit. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Act_2:4 That is the central and supreme word about the day of Pentecost. The sound of the wind and the sign of the fire were symbolic, and not essential. The ecstatic speech in tongues was an outcome, temporary, transient, and … Continue reading “155. ACTS 2:4. THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT.”

Acts 2:3. Tongues Like As Of Fire. The Symbol of the Church And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them. Act_2:3 The Day of Pentecost had come. The week of weeks had run its course. Nine and forty days had passed since Passover. … Continue reading “154. ACTS 2:3. TONGUES LIKE AS OF FIRE.”

Acts 1:8. Power For Service. But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Jud’e6a, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Act_1:8 If we know our Lord only at the Cross we know very … Continue reading “153. ACTS 1:8. POWER FOR SERVICE.”