Acts 11:1
THE GENTILES; those to whom Peter preached at the house of Cornelius.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GENTILES; those to whom Peter preached at the house of Cornelius.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY-OF THE CIRCUMCISION; the believing Jews. CONTENDED WITH HIM; found fault with him for associating with, and preaching the gospel to Gentiles, called, in verse Acts 11:3, the uncircumcised. They had not yet apprehended the great truth communicated to Peter in the vision at Joppa, that the gospel... [ Continue Reading ]
SIX BRETHREN; the believing Jews who went with Peter from Cesarea to Joppa. Chap Acts 10:23; Acts 10:45.... [ Continue Reading ]
ALL THY HOUSE; all his family.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD; the Lord Jesus, chap Acts 1:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
WITHSTAND GOD; resist the clear indications of his will.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY HELD THEIR PEACE; being convinced that Peter did right. REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE; that which, through the grace of God, secures eternal life. Though it is the duty of men to repent, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, yet all are so wicked that none will repent unless led to do it by the Ho... [ Continue Reading ]
PHENICE; or Phoenicia, a province on the coast north of Palestine, the chief cities of which were Tyre and Sidon. CYPRUS; an island in the north-east part of the Mediterranean sea. ANTIOCH; a city of Syria, about three hundred miles north of Jerusalem, on the river Orontes, not far from the Medite... [ Continue Reading ]
CYRENE; a province and city in the north part of Africa. GRECIANS; Jews speaking the Greek language. But another reading of the original is GREEKS; that is, Gentile Greeks. This latter is to be preferred.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM; he accompanied their preaching with divine power. When the Lord accompanies the preaching of the gospel with his divine power, multitudes will believe it and turn from their sins. Hence, his presence and power should always be sought by preachers and all who desir... [ Continue Reading ]
SENT FORTH BARNABAS; for the purpose of assisting the brethren in preaching the gospel.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GRACE OF GOD; the great success God had given the preaching of the gospel in the conversion of sinners. WITH PURPOSE OF HEART; that with a steady, heartfelt purpose they would continue to obey Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
Though it is the power of God which makes the gospel the means of salvation, yet goodness, faith, and fidelity are no less needful in ministers, than if they were to be the sole cause of their success.... [ Continue Reading ]
TARSUS; Paul's native city. Chap Acts 9:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
ASSEMBLED THEMSELVES; for public worship. WITH THE CHURCH; the disciples of Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
PROPHETS; a class of inspired teachers in the primitive church. 1 Corinthians 12:28; 1 Corinthians 14:1-40; EPHESIANS 4:11-12. They unfolded the doctrines of the gospel under the illumination of the Holy Ghost, and sometimes foretold future events. Compare chap Acts 21:10-11.... [ Continue Reading ]
SIGNIFIED BY THE SPIRIT; made known, under the influence of the Holy Spirit. DEARTH; famine. CLAUDIUS CAESAR; he was the fifth Roman emperor, and reigned from A.D. 41 to 54. This famine took place as predicted, and is particularly noticed by Josephus, the Jewish historian. Antiq, chap. 2 sec 5.... [ Continue Reading ]
An experimental reception of the gospel produces a benevolent disposition, a desire to do good to all, especially to the friends of Christ. The proper measure of contributions and efforts is the ability which God gives.... [ Continue Reading ]
ELDERS; leading men in the churches.... [ Continue Reading ]