44. Acts
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44. Acts (The Choice: Vol.1)
The Apostles (as a whole) Category: Endurance in mission & persecution Could avoid: Stay hidden after Jesus’ death.“Then they gathered around him and asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’” (Acts 1:6)Cross-Refs: John 20:19; Matthew 26:56. Chose: Boldly preached Christ after Pentecost.“Day…
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44. Acts (The Choice: Vol.2)
Ananias and Sapphira Category: Failure of integrity Could endure: Give honestly and humbly.“All the believers were one in heart and mind.” (Acts 4:32)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 12:22; 2 Corinthians 9:7. Chose wrongly: Lied about their gift.“Ananias… kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at…
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Unnamed God-Fearers (in Acts)
1. Name / Role Unnamed God-Fearers (in Acts) 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context These individuals appear throughout the Book of Acts, particularly in Acts 10–18, during the apostolic missions of Paul, Barnabas, and others. They are Gentiles who regularly attended synagogue worship…
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Article 8: Stephen and the Jewish Authorities: Martyrdom and Controversy in Acts 6–7
1. Introduction The conflict between Stephen and the Jewish authorities, culminating in his martyrdom, marks a significant moment in the early church’s confrontation with religious opposition. This article examines Stephen’s role, the theological content of his speech, and the broader implications of this controversy. 2. Literary Context and Narrative Overview…
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Acts (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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44. Acts (Bible Summary)
Peter and the Beginnings of the Church in the Holy Land (chs. 1–12) “Throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria” (1:1—9:31; see 9:31 and note) Introduction (1:1–2) Christ’s Resurrection Ministry (1:3–11) The Period of Waiting for the Holy Spirit (1:12–26) The Filling with the Spirit (ch. 2) The Healing of the Lame…
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44. Acts (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Acts – short for “The Acts of the Apostles,” though it primarily follows the ministries of Peter and Paul• Definition: A historical-theological narrative that traces the birth, expansion, and empowerment of the early Church through the work of the Holy Spirit, beginning…
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44. Acts (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Acts 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…