Further Resources   Acts 11 (ESV) Peter Reports to the Church 11 Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, 3 “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.” 4 But … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 11

Further Resources On Pentecost and Centrifugal Effects: Acts 2, 8, 10, 19 and 1 Corinthians 12 Acts 10 (ESV) Peter and Cornelius 10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, 2 a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 10

Further Resources Another Step Toward a Biblical Ecclesiology: Acts 9 on Baptism, Membership, and the Church Acts 9 (ESV)  The Conversion of Saul 9 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 9

Further Resources On Pentecost and Centrifugal Effects: Acts 2, 8, 10, 19 and 1 Corinthians 12 Acts 8 (ESV) Saul Ravages the Church 8 And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 8 (Plus A Baptism Bonus)

Further Resources   Acts 7 (ESV) Stephen’s Speech 7 And the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2 And Stephen said: “Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, 3 and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 7

Further Resources Getting Our Deacons in a Row Can I Get a Witness? Why Gospel-Centered Churches Need Good Deacons A Primer on Elder-Led Congregationalism Acts 6 (ESV) Seven Chosen to Serve 6 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 6

Further Resources   Acts 5 (ESV) Ananias and Sapphira 5 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 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 the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 5

Further Resources   Acts 4 (ESV) Peter and John Before the Council 4 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 4

Further Resources    Acts 3 (ESV) The Lame Beggar Healed 3 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 3

Further Resources On Pentecost and Its Centrifugal Effects: Acts 2, 8, 10, 19 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (Via Emmaus) Acts 2 (ESV) The Coming of the Holy Spirit 2 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 2