The Acts: An ExpositionWestminster Press, 1919 - 176 pages A brief commentary by one of the foremost Evangelical Biblical scholars of his time. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 28
Page 16
... dead and ascended into heaven ; and it intimates that " the acts " which this book records are wrought by his Spirit through the agency of his apostles . In each instance Luke addresses his work to Theophilus ( beloved of God ) , of ...
... dead and ascended into heaven ; and it intimates that " the acts " which this book records are wrought by his Spirit through the agency of his apostles . In each instance Luke addresses his work to Theophilus ( beloved of God ) , of ...
Page 22
... the evening after his resur- rection , and a week later to the same company and Thomas . In noting the names of " the eleven , " it is to be remem- bered that Judas is dead . Comparing them with the 22 FOUNDING OF CHURCH Acts 1 : 12-14.
... the evening after his resur- rection , and a week later to the same company and Thomas . In noting the names of " the eleven , " it is to be remem- bered that Judas is dead . Comparing them with the 22 FOUNDING OF CHURCH Acts 1 : 12-14.
Page 23
An Exposition Charles Rosenbury Erdman. bered that Judas is dead . Comparing them with the lists given by Matthew , ch . 10 : 2-4 , and Mark , ch . 3 : 16-19 , it will be found that they are divided into the same three groups : " Peter ...
An Exposition Charles Rosenbury Erdman. bered that Judas is dead . Comparing them with the lists given by Matthew , ch . 10 : 2-4 , and Mark , ch . 3 : 16-19 , it will be found that they are divided into the same three groups : " Peter ...
Page 37
... dead ; whereof we are witnesses . 16 And by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong , whom ye behold and know : yea , the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all . 17 And ...
... dead ; whereof we are witnesses . 16 And by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong , whom ye behold and know : yea , the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all . 17 And ...
Page 38
... dead , and was manifesting his divine presence and power . In thus witnessing for his divine Lord , Peter also sets forth the incomparable crime of those by whom he had been rejected and crucified . This charge is made the more emphatic ...
... dead , and was manifesting his divine presence and power . In thus witnessing for his divine Lord , Peter also sets forth the incomparable crime of those by whom he had been rejected and crucified . This charge is made the more emphatic ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
accused Acts Agrippa Ananias angel Antioch apostles baptized Barnabas behold believed brethren brought Cæsar Cæsarea called centurion charge chief captain Christian Church Cilicia commanded concerning converts Cornelius council Cyprus Damascus declared disciples divine Ephesus evangelist faith fathers Felix Festus gave Gentiles gift gospel gospel message Greek hands hath hear heard heart heaven Herod high priest Holy Spirit Iconium Israel Jeru Jerusalem Jesus Christ Jewish Jews Joppa Judæa judges king laid Lord Jesus Luke Lystra Macedonia miracle Moses multitude name of Jesus narrative Paul's Pentecost persecution Peter and John Pharisees Philip Pisidia Porcius Festus prayed prayer preaching prison promise prophets received repentance resurrection Roman Rome rulers Sadducees sail saith salvation Samaria Saul Saviour saying Scriptures sent Sergius Paulus Silas spake speak spoken Stephen story synagogue teaching temple testify thee Thessalonica things thou truth witness for Christ word worship Ye men
Popular passages
Page 93 - Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Page 100 - And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
Page 54 - And now I say unto you ; Refrain from these men, and let them alone ; for if this counsel or this work, be of men, it will come to nought; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Page 110 - After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Page 51 - And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people ; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
Page 103 - And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
Page 143 - And, when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles, by his ministry.
Page 40 - Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem ; and we cannot deny it.
Page 51 - Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18.
Page 35 - Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee : In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.