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PHall | April 29, 2019
Acts is not just about how we are saved; it is about who can be saved. Acts has been coined, “the book of conversions”. If we learn how people are saved (by grace – 15:11); and when people are saved (in baptism – 2:38; 22:16); we’ve learned two central points…2 out of three. For some […]
PHall | April 29, 2019
There’s a “preacher story” of a burglar who was apprehended by the police because the old woman of the house started yelling at him, “Ax, two 38’s”; only to find out the old lady didn’t have any weapons but was yelling “Acts 2:38”. Well, in Acts, there are 2 38’s about baptism:• Acts 8:38 – […]
PHall | April 25, 2019
“The Day of Pentecost is the New Exodus” is both a dramatic title and yet, upon further recollection, not an unexpected comparison. This is because both the Exodus and the Day of Pentecost are known as new beginnings. But there is more to the similarities than that. Jewish tradition states the Day of Pentecost in […]
PHall | April 20, 2019
Is baptism necessary for salvation? Another way of asking this is, “When does God save us and add us to His people?” Notice the beginning and end of Acts 2:40-47:A – vv.40-41 – (40) And with many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, “Be saved from this corrupt generation!” (41) So those […]
PHall | April 2, 2019
“Here I am”. This phrase of availability, opportunity, and vulnerability, when said to God, is not very common; but when it is watch out! “Here I am” said Abraham twice. The first time leading to the “binding of Isaac” and certain death. The second time probably said in hope combined with fear as God’s angel […]
PHall | March 22, 2019
“So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith” (CSB Acts 6:7). This is a neglected but powerful verse. Let’s notice 5 points for us imitate: 1. This comes after the church solves an internal problem (6:1-6). Strife, stress, […]
PHall | February 27, 2019
Throughout Acts there is an emphasis on speech. Why? If you look up kerusso in a Greek dictionary, to get the fuller meaning you have to go to an English dictionary on history. Properly, the Greek word means, 2784 kērýssō – properly, to herald (proclaim); to preach (announce) a message publicly and with conviction (persuasion). […]
PHall | February 26, 2019
Historically “exposing” children was a barbaric and callous practice of disposing of unwanted children. The practice was simple – expose a child to the dangers of nature’s cruelty. It was a passive act in that the parents did not actively take the life of the child, but active in the sense of putting the child […]
PHall | December 5, 2018
Many do not consider baptism necessary for salvation. For your consideration compare these two verses: 1 Corinthians 6:11 – And some of you used to be like this. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Acts 2:38 […]
PHall | November 27, 2018
Ever think Paul, post-conversion, is esteemed as a (almost) sinless, superhuman? That is, did Paul always show, without fail, he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him? Ahh Paul, so much stronger than Peter and those other failing and flailing apostles. Maybe we shouldn’t be so quick to give Paul a perfection pass. […]