BEGINNING AFRESH
Acts 1:1-14
Luke informs Theophilus (the name means “a lover of God”) that his
Gospel told the story of what the Lord _began_ to do and teach.
Evidently this further book is a _continuation_ of His deeds and
words. It ought to be called “The Acts of the Ascended Christ.”
The Gospe... [ Continue Reading ]
FILLING A VACANT PLACE
Acts 1:15-26
It may be that the Apostles were acting upon Christ's directions, when
they proceeded to the election of a successor to Judas. There was awe
in Peter's voice, as he describes the traitor as the guide of the
arresting band, although he had been numbered with the... [ Continue Reading ]