The Christians traveled approximately 40 miles out of Rome to meet Paul. Paul wanted it to be known that he was a prisoner because of his belief in Jesus. Paul was connected to a soldier every day and night. Paul was able to write the epistles to the churches while he was confined … [Read more...]

Caesar's title was "Augustus". The elite soldiers of the Roman army were centurions of Augustus' "band". Julius was one of the outstanding centurions in the New Testament. October was a dangerous time to sail and that's when the "fast" took place. Paul brough brought hope to the men with his … [Read more...]

Agrippa was part Jewish and Paul hoped he would be converted to Christianity when he heard the Gospel. The "hope of the promise" was Jesus, he fulfilled over 300 prophecies concerning the Messiah. Paul was persecuting Jesus and completely turned around and followed Jesus. Nothing is too hard … [Read more...]

Paul wasn't getting fair treatment from Festus so he appealed to Caesar. Festus didn't want to send Paul to Caesar because he would look bad if he didn't have any clear charges against him. He was hoping Agrippa would come up with some charges against Paul. This is an open discussion, feel … [Read more...]

The charges against Paul were serious. He was being charged with "pestilent fellow". This meant he was being accused of going place to place inciting the Jews. Paul made his knowledge known of the Roman law when he made his defense.  He believed everything the prophets foretold. This is an … [Read more...]

It was against the law to speak evil against the high priest. Paul's dream of preaching to the Jews was disastrous. He wasn't discouraged because Jesus told him to be cheerful. As Christians, we're to bear witness. The Holy Spirit convicts hearts and brings people to repentance. We don't need … [Read more...]

Paul explains to the Jews that God has chosen us. He wants us to know his will, Jesus and God's Word. The Romans were able to get answers when they beat the prisoners. Roman citizens were protected by the Roman Law. Roman citizens weren't supposed to be punished. This is an open discussion, … [Read more...]

  All Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ. The Holy Spirit had warned Paul many times not to go to Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish Christians were practicing the ordinance of the law. Paul followed the Church elders request to avoid offending or upsetting anyone. This is … [Read more...]

Paul was looking to collect offerings from the Gentile churches to help the suffering church in Jerusalem. The men accompanying Paul we're most likely carrying the offerings from their individual churches. Candles were the light in the room and most likely made the room smokey. All our work and … [Read more...]

The special miracles were a sign of Paul's apostleship. They tied the handkerchiefs around their forehead to use as sweatbands. Paul's articles triggered the release of faith when they were placed on people. Demetrius and the other idol craftsmen were afraid they're business would no longer be … [Read more...]

Corinth was a wicked and busy city. The visions that Paul received helped him with his ministry. We should make our plans subject to the will of God (James 4:15). This is an open discussion, feel free to leave a comment or question. Read: Acts 19 Just joining us on this journey? … [Read more...]

Paul explained that Jesus the Messiah had to suffer and die but he would eventually set up the Kingdom of God. Jews had trouble recognizing the Messiah's coming. The prophecies spoke of his suffering but other prophecies spoke of the Kingdom he'd establish. When we're "born again" we are … [Read more...]

The Holy Spirit wouldn't allow them to preach in Asia or go to Bithynia. Luke joined Paul's missionary journeys. In order to form a synagogue they needed ten men. There weren't even ten Jews in the area. People who dealt in purple were in the wealthy class. Paul was saying that the … [Read more...]

This meeting was very important with the Church elders because they were going to decide the new policy for new converts. Peter was speaking of the work of God among the Gentiles which was confirmed by the Scriptures (Luke 21:24; Romans 11:25). This is an open discussion, feel free to leave a … [Read more...]

Barnabas and Paul shared the Gospel with the Jews first. Paul spoke at a spiritual level with the Gentiles,  he spoke of God's evidence in nature. The Jews that stoned Paul were the same Jews that wanted to worship him earlier. Paul may have died at this time because he describes in 2 … [Read more...]

The prophets would travel from church to church. The teachers usually stayed in one area. The Holy Spirit directed the prophets. God called David a "man after his own heart" because he was determined to fulfill God's will. In order to fellowship with God, the forgiveness of sins is … [Read more...]

The King Herod in this chapter is Herod Agrippa the first. Since he was half Jewish he tried to integrate himself with the Jews. James was one of the sons of Zebedee. Passover was translated to the word "Easter" in the King James version of the bible. Easter comes from a Pagan holiday where … [Read more...]

It wasn't Peter's idea to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, the Holy Spirit told him where to go. Other Jewish Christians were realizing that the Gospel was for everyone. Barnabas was a believer and had a ministry of bringing people together. The gift of "exhortation" is an important gift … [Read more...]