1-13 A Healing Miracle Peter and John go to the Temple A lame (from birth) man brought in They heal him by the power of the Lord Peter speaks to all who were amazed 14-15 Reminds the Jews what they did 16-17 But they did it in ignorance 18 Gods will was fulfilled 19-26 What to do Repent, be converted Jesus will return Malachi 3:1-10 Peter quotes MOSES, SAMUEL Reminds them of Gods promise to Abraham GENESIS 12:3,18:18
FAITHFUL UNDER FIRE 29 AD How many have heard…”Our Church should be like the first Church”? Obliviously those making this statement are not really studying the Word! This chapter gives a peek into the first Jewish assembly that believed Jesus was Messiah.
1-4 Peter and others are preaching the Gospel to Jews and here comes Jewish authorities to arrest them. But many believed Jesus was Messiah, about 5,000. 5-12 The Hearing … just as bias and illegal as the trial of Jesus. 13-22 Asked “By what power or by what name have ye done this”? Peter responds with Scripture Isaiah 28:16 Only by the Name of Jesus can they be saved Jewish leaders are dumbfounded. Don’t know how to respond. What do they do? Commands they to keep quiet, no more of this Jesus nonsense. Peter’s response “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard”. Set free. False charges dropped. 23-28 They returned to the assembly praising God. Quoting Scripture Psalm 2:1-2. 29-30 They petitioned God for more. 31-33 They Prayed. All assembled received the power to speak the word boldly. 34-37 They joined together. Sharing all earthly possessions to further the Gospel. Barnabas is introduced
Hebrews 11 is the hall of FAITH. It also lists some who Failed in Faith.
Cain (Hebrews 11:4) did not believe God. Tried his way and finally killed his own brother in a jealous act. Genesis 4:3-8.
And then there’s Easu, Jacobs older twin Brother, who did not value his relationship with God or family. Genesis 25:25-34, Hebrews 12:16Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
All of Israel who failed to believe God and cross over into the promise land. That lead to 40 years in the wilderness. Hebrews 3:8-11, Numbers 14
As Paul writes about the Faithful (Hebrews 11:32) And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
So too could this page be filled with Failures, those who did not believe or trust God and His word.
What about you. Do you believe the Gospel? (I Corinthians 15:1-4) The Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you acted on His word as stated in Romans 10:9-13? Do truly believe you are saved? Going to Heaven when you die, or at the rapture?
God has something better for us, those who Believe and Trust Him.
Luke (1), Acts (8), Romans (10), 1 Corinthians (3), 2 Corinthians (3), Galatians (1), Ephesians (3), Philippians (2), Colossians (3), 1 Thessalonians (4), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (3), Hebrews (5), 1 Peter (4), 1 John (1)
And perhaps the best HOPE for believers is found in Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Paul was looking for that BLESSED HOPE in his life time. The Rapture. He wrote about it in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and in 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 he tells about the new body we will have. One like the risen Lord Jesus Christ, Flesh and Bone, no blood.
In deed the best hope for all believers, the coming of the Lord Jesus for all his saints.
PAUL to the gentile Churches: (Note: No mention of Baptism) Acts 20:21testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 26:20 but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Acts 26:20 but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 11:29For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 2 Timothy 2:25in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And to the Jewish Assembly Paul writes: Hebrews 6:1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Hebrews 6:6if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. Hebrews 7:21 (for those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Last references to Repent comes from the Risen (and Ascended Lord Jesus to the Jewish Churches (Assembles). Revelation 2:5Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Revelation 2:16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Revelation 2:21-22And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. Revelation 3:3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matthew 26:13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
The Gospel of the Kingdom – The central message of the gospel of the kingdom was that God was about to establish His kingdom earth. In this kingdom, the Messiah would reign as David’s greater Son. And if the Nation of Israel would have accepted it, It would NOT have been delayed.
Mark 1:1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; Mark 1:14-15 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 8:35For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it. Mark 10:29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. Mark 14:9Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
YES, if the nation of Israel had accepted the Good News that Jesus was the Messiah, and that He would accept Him as their King, the Kingdom would have begun. The Disciples believed this and that is why they followed Him.
Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, Luke 7:22Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. Luke 9:6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. Luke 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
This Gospel was for Jews ONLY, not for Gentiles. Matthew 10:5These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
If only they had believed Jesus was their Messiah instead of rejecting and crucifying Him.
The word GOSPEL is NEVER mentioned in John. The Gospels in Acts
After the Death, burial, Resurrection and Ascension back into Heaven of the Lord Jesus, The Jews were given another chance to accept the Gospel.
Acts 8:25And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Acts 14:7 And there they preached the gospel. Acts 14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, Acts 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. The door to Salvation was now opened to the Gentiles: Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 16:10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
The apostle to the Gentiles writes to the Romans rehearsing the Gospel to them: Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Romans 1:15-16 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Romans 10:15-16 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? Romans 11:28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father’s sakes. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:19-20 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: Romans 15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
