What can we say, then? Gentiles, who were not pursuing righteousness, have attained righteousness, a righteousness that comes through faith. But Israel, who did pursue the righteousness that is based on the law, did not arrive at that law. Why not? Because they did not …
Text Division Gems
Bible Gem 1489 – Making Sense of the Fruit Salad (Acts 8:1-40)
Our questions (yours and mine) concerning: . . . Stephen’s Speech / Defence (Acts 7:2-60) [58 verses altogether] Stephen’s Martyrdom Act 7:54 The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. Act 7:55 But Stephen, full of …
Bible Gem 1488 – A Bit of a Fruit Salad (Acts 8)
Act 7:54 The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. Act 7:55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the …
Bible Gem 1487 – The Division of Chapter Eight (Acts 8)
Act 8:1 Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the regions of Judea …
Bible Gem 1860 – You Are Persecuting Me BUT Here is a Choice Job Perfect for You (Acts 26:15-18)
Allow me to begin today’s Gem with reference to the quote I used in the last Gem. It has piqued the curiosity of a number of you who asked about the background to my comment. The best teachers show you where to look but don’t …
Bible Gem 1741 – Moving from Aquila and Priscilla’s to Titius Justus’ Home (Acts 18:5-11)
And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word. He testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his clothes and said, “Your blood …