A Pastor’s Thoughts on the Acts of the Apostles

Act 3:22-26  “For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall … Continue reading A PROPHET SHALL THE LORD RAISE UP

Act 3:17-21  “And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times … Continue reading GOD HATH SO FULFILLED

Act 3:14-16  “But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the … Continue reading YE DENIED THE HOLY ONE

Act 3:11-13  “And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on … Continue reading WHY MARVEL YE AT THIS

Act 3:6-10  “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, … Continue reading SUCH AS I HAVE

Act 3:1-5  “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the … Continue reading AT THE GATE OF THE TEMPLE

Act 2:44-47  “And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising … Continue reading ALL THAT BELIEVED WERE TOGETHER

Act 2:42-43  “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.” There is great benefit in being dedicated. We marvel at the ability of gymnasts, figure skaters, and other athletes. People … Continue reading THEY CONTINUED STEDFASTLY

Act 2:37-41  “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and … Continue reading THEY WERE PRICKED IN THEIR HEART

Act 2:33-36  “Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my … Continue reading GOD HATH MADE JESUS BOTH LORD AND CHRIST