Today’s text (Acts 13:42-52) contains a challenging statement. “…And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” Acts 13:48a Are we saved because we are “appointed by God” to be saved? Or are we saved because we receive the Gospel and embrace Christ as our Savior? Are we saved because God choose and predestined us […]

In today’s text (Acts 13:31-41) we will examine God’s plan of salvation as preached by the Apostle Paul. You will find that God’s plan of saving us from our sins is consistent through the entire Bible. Forgiveness of sin and eternal life is offered freely by God’s grace through faith (Romans 3:24). This is the […]

We live in a day when there are few “taboos” left. What used to be considered evil or sinful is now constitutionally protected. One of the many anathemas of the past that is now applauded is occultism. In today’s text (Acts 13:6-12) we will take a close look at Sorcery. What does God’s Word have […]

Today’s text contains a very curious phrase… “…the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2b, NKJV. How does the Holy Spirit speak? In today’s study we will examine 6 basic ways God speaks. Prophetically (1Cor. 12:10, 14:29) Dreams and Visions (Acts […]