Some thoughts on Scripture

Acts 18:3--"So, because he [Paul] was of the same trade, he stayed wtih them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers." This passage is significant, because it shows that Paul did not preach in order to profit from it. Rather, his concern was that others profit spiritually upon hearing the... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 17:10-11--"Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived,they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded thatn those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 16:25-28--"But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed. And... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 15:37-40--"Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 14:15-17--"And [Paul and Barnabas] saying, 'Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from thsee useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that in them, who in bygone... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 13:36-39--"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption; but He whom God raised up saw no corruption. Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 12:5,7,12--"Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.... Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying 'Arise quickly!' And his chains fell off his... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 11:25-26--"Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Too often, I have glanced... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 10:34-35--"Then Peter opened his mouth and said: 'In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works rightousness is accepted by Him." America started out well, founded on the principles of God. People came here so that they could freely worship... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 9:3-5--"As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, 'Saul, why are you persecuting Me? And he said, 'Who are You, Lord?' Then the Lord said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is... Sign in to see full entry.