III DEFENCE OF TRUTH HAS A GOSPEL EMPHASIS. Defending the truth is not merely an exercise in apologetics and dogmatic demonstration ourselves to be correct. It must have an evangelical purpose—prove the truth to be true so that men will believe it. A sign of the times! The last days […]
Acts of the Apostles
The day of Pentecost, Pt2
Pentecost, Pt2 Acts 2:14-22 The primary character of the anointing of the Spirit was to impart power and ability to speak the wonderful works of God, v11. This the Apostles did employing the languages of their hearers—in most instances involving a miracle. The Spirit-given ability to speak/preach is further seen […]
The day of Pentecost, Pt2
The primary character of the anointing of the Spirit was to impart power and ability to speak the wonderful works of God, v11. This the Apostles did employing the languages of their hearers—in most instances involving a miracle. The Spirit-given ability to speak/preach is further seen as the record of […]
The day of Pentecost, Pt1
Acts of the Apostles #4: Pentecost power, Pt1 Acts 2:1-12 The day of Pentecost, so named because it came 50 days after the Sabbath that ended the Passover, finally came. It was incidentally, the first day of the week. It finds them as described in v1—the Apostles are specifically in […]
Waiting for power
Acts #3: Waiting for power Acts 1:13-26 The Apostles had been instructed to wait at Jerusalem for the promised power of the Holy Spirit that was to enable them for their work. That command had been given by the Saviour. They responded obediently […]
The foundation of the Apostles’ ministry, Pt1
Acts of Apostles #1: The foundation of their work Acts 1:1-12 A study of this book is a natural follow on to a study in the life of Christ. The record of the Apostles’ ministries given in this account is the sequel to Luke’s gospel, 1:1, Luke 1:1-14. It is […]