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Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 3-5
by Carlton CoonWhere else does Acts or the gospels speak of the promise of the Father? -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 1-2 (continued)
by Carlton CoonWith Jesus there was action and doctrine. A bird must have two wings in order to fly. The church must also have the two wings of “action” and “instruction.” Seek balance – “to do and teach.” Both are necessary. To be over-balanced toward one or the other leaves the church weak. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 1-2 (continued)
by Carlton CoonBegan . . . a word that calls for a continuation. Luke was volume one of a saga that could not be contained in one writing,. God's approach is different, the tools being employed are different, but what He started has not concluded. -
Various Ways of Looking at Acts (Continued) Blog #7
by Carlton CoonActs contains an experiential theology of salvation whether dealing with those who conspired to commit murder (Acts 2); a prayerful and honest-hearted Roman military official (Acts 10), or an Ethiopian who had traveled to Jerusalem to worship (Acts 8). How to be saved is found in the book of Acts!
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Various Ways of Looking at Acts (Continued (Blog #6)
by Carlton CoonStep by step the gospel message moves from Jerusalem to Rome. The missionary effort was not easy. Persecution, personal disagreements among leaders, and people backsliding did not stop the missionary effort. -
Various Ways of Looking at Acts (Continued) Blog #4
by Carlton CoonThis view sees Acts as a pattern. Acts is thus like the Lord's command to Moses regarding the tabernacle. "...Look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shown thee in the mount." (Exodus 25:40)
