Bible in One Year

After Paul had been seized, he was taken before the council. It was the same council that had crucified Jesus; the same council of which Paul had once been a…

From the very beginning, Paul was warned by the Holy Spirit not to go to Jerusalem (see chapters 20:23; 21:4; 21:10,11). Luke had also asked him not to go (Luke…

There are several lessons to be learned from chapter 18. One is that the Gospel is suited to the cultured cities such as Athens, as well as the pagan cities…

Chapter 16:31 records the simplest Gospel message that can ever be preached to mankind. The setting was in a Philippian jail where Paul and Silas were being held prisoners. The…

Chapter 14 records the completion of Paul's first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas met with opposition in verses 1-20. That opposition did not stop them; instead they stayed in the…

BIBLE STUDY: READ ACTS 12--13 Chapter 12 describes the close of Peter's ministry as far as the leadership of the early believers is concerned. We do not read of Peter…

Chapter 10 is one of the most important chapters in the entire Book of Acts. It records the opening of the door of faith to the Gentiles. Peter had used…

Chapter 8 begins with the Gospel in action. Chapters 8--12 describe the period of transition during which several things take place: The center of activity moves from Jerusalem to Antioch;…

In chapter 6 we read of a new problem within the assembly. In chapter 5 it was deceit in the hearts of Ananias and Sapphira; while here it is complaining…

Verse 42 of chapter 5 is a very basic part of building a local New Testament church. "And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to…