The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 38 – Paul a Prisoner

Chapter 38—Paul a Prisoner This chapter is based on Acts 21:17-40; 22; 23:1-35. When we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.” On this occasion, Paul and his companions formally presented to the leaders of the…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 36 – Apostasy in Galatia

Chapter 36—Apostasy in Galatia This chapter is based on the Epistle to the Galatians. While tarrying at Corinth, Paul had cause for serious apprehension concerning some of the churches already established. Through the influence of false teachers who had arisen among the believers in Jerusalem, division, heresy, and sensualism were rapidly gaining ground among the…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 35 – Salvation to the Jews

Chapter 35—Salvation to the Jews This chapter is based on the Epistle to the Romans. After many unavoidable delays, Paul at last reached Corinth, the scene of so much anxious labor in the past, and for a time the object of deep solicitude. He found that many of the early believers still regarded him with…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 34 – A Consecrated Ministry

Chapter 34—A Consecrated Ministry In His life and lessons Christ has given a perfect exemplification of the unselfish ministry which has its origin in God. God does not live for Himself. By creating the world, and by upholding all things, He is constantly ministering to others. “He maketh His sun to rise on the evil…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 33 – Laboring Under Difficulties

Chapter 33—Laboring Under Difficulties While Paul was careful to set before his converts the plain teaching of Scripture regarding the proper support of the work of God, and while he claimed for himself as a minister of the gospel the “power to forbear working” (1 Corinthians 9:6) at secular employment as a means of self-support,…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 32 – A Liberal Church

Chapter 32—A Liberal Church In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul gave the believers instruction regarding the general principles underlying the support of God’s work in the earth. Writing of his apostolic labors in their behalf, he inquired: “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard,…

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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 31 – The Message Heeded

Chapter 31—The Message Heeded This chapter is based on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. From Ephesus Paul set forth on another missionary tour, during which he hoped to visit once more the scenes of his former labors in Europe. Tarrying for a time at Troas, “to preach Christ’s gospel,” he found some who were…

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