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Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - One Accord -- Ten Times in the Book of Acts
by Carlton CoonIt is not enough for Christians to have faith in the Lord; they must also have faith in one another. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - The First Deed
by Carlton CoonThey continued daily in prayer and supplication. The use of two words which speak of much the same activity adds weight to what those in the upper room were doing. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - People in the Upper Room
by Carlton CoonThe eleven had received direct instruction. They were to “wait and then go.” In obedience they came to this place to “wait.” Their waiting was not sitting quietly and folding their hands. Instead they took spiritual action. They prayed. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - Return to Jerusalem
by Carlton CoonThe apostles carried out Jesus’ instructions. They did not scatter, but went at once to the upper room where they abode. It seems this was a temporary residence that had been used when Jesus and His closest followers were in Jerusalem. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 6-8 - Are You in the Same Business God is in?
by Carlton CoonThe light that shines the farthest shines the brightest at home. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 3-5 - The Next Thing
by Carlton CoonGod does not always inform us as to the “so that” intended as the next step forward, but never stop looking for God’s “so that” in your life. You ran into an old friend last week. Was the intent to get an update on their family? Perhaps, or was something else meant to happen? -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 3-5 (continued) - Infallible Proofs
by Carlton CoonInfallible proofs were provided to the apostles. By extension, I can choose to believe and accept these infallible proofs though I did not see this proof for myself. -
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 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. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 1-2
by Carlton CoonChristianity is a point of departure as well as a point of arrival. The acts and words of Jesus are a beginning, a center from which to journey. -
For Better Understanding of Acts Blog #8
by Carlton CoonThe book of Acts covers approximately thirty years. Understanding the time involved gives a sense of the time in Paul becoming a convert, a disciple, and then a student of the scripture. It helps see the development of Peter as the apostle preaching the first gospel message to the Jews and nine years later to a Gentile.
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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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