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1 day ago · The name "Acts of the Apostles" was first used by Irenaeus in the late 2nd century. It is not known whether this was an existing name for the book or one invented by Irenaeus; it does seem clear that it was not given by the author, as the word práxeis (deeds, acts) only appears once in the text (Acts 19:18) and there it refers not to the apostles but to deeds confessed by their followers.
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2 days ago · In the first verse of Acts, Luke writes, “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach” (Acts 1:1). In his Gospel, Luke wrote about the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Implied in his statement is that in this second part of his two-part work, the book of Acts, he is going to present ...
5 days ago · This section covers Paul's missionary journey to Philippi, the conversion of Lydia, the casting out of a spirit from a slave girl, and the dramatic events surrounding Paul and Silas's imprisonment and the subsequent conversion of the jailer.A Case for the GospelActs 16:11-40Case 1- LydiaCase 2 Slave GirlCase 3- JailerDiscussion QuestionsVerses 11-12: Why do you think it was important for Paul ...
Jul 18, 2024 · Yet another enemy lay in waiting. As Israel’s people set up camp at Rephidim, the Amalekites ambushed helpless stragglers—the women, children, and elderly who lagged behind. Joshua and his warriors charged the attackers, resulting in a fierce engagement. Perched atop a nearby hill, Moses’ aged hands displayed his staff above his head.
2 days ago · See also References A Abagtha See also: Abagtha Abagtha (Hebrew אֲבַגְתָא) was a court official or eunuch of king Ahasuerus who was commanded along with 6 other officials to parade queen Vashti to go before the king. (Esther 1:10) Abda See also: Abda (biblical figure) The name Abda (Hebrew עַבְדָּא) means servant, or perhaps is an abbreviated form of servant of YHWH. There are ...
5 days ago · Bible. Biblical literalist chronology is the attempt to correlate the historical dates used in the Bible with the chronology of actual events, typically starting with creation in Genesis 1:1. [1] Some of the better-known calculations include Archbishop James Ussher, who placed it in 4004 BC, Isaac Newton in 4000 BC (both off the Masoretic ...
