And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way
Continue reading...So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony.
Continue reading...Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and
Continue reading...And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called
Continue reading...But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at
Continue reading...Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying,
Continue reading...Daily Thoughts from Romans: Your Spiritual Measure of Faith For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober
Continue reading...After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. (Hebrews
Continue reading...Though we may view any or every day as holy (Romans 14:5,6) it is important that we observe Sabbath, that is, trust God to provide for us without thinking we need to work every day to make it happen. ...
Continue reading...It is often observed that what people get for free they treat with less value.
Continue reading...Ironically, we need to work at rest, preparing ourselves for it and planning it well. Not trusting God may be a hindrance to our rest.
Continue reading...The man or woman who cannot discipline his or her sexual desires and is ready to inflict damage all for the satisfaction of a few moments is a foolishness beyond words.
Continue reading...Our worship must be about honoring God in the way He describes rather than our own concoctions of worship.
Continue reading...Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses,
Continue reading...If there were no private ownership, there could be no stealing, but “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15, ESV) stands as an endorsement of private ownership. God speaks of things belonging to Him. All
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