Bill Adams' theological writings & posts of other theologians & evangelists

The Great Duty of Family Religion Joshua 24:15 “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” These words contain the holy resolution of pious Joshua, who having in a most moving, affectionate discourse recounted to the Israelites what great things God had done for them, in the verse immediately preceding the text, … More The Great Duty of Family Religion: Rev. George Whitefield

7. Debate in Jerusalem Over Acceptance of the Gentiles (15:1–35) Acts 15:1–35 stands at the very center of the book. Not only is this true of its position halfway through the text, but it is also central in the development of the total plot of the book. The first half of Acts has focused on … More Acts 15: New American Commentary

4. Acceptance and Rejection at Iconium (14:1–7) 1At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 3So Paul and Barnabas … More Acts 14: New American Commentary