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Themes in Acts 13

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Themes in Acts 13

Acts 13:1 (show verse)

Now in the local church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Symeon (called Niger) and Lucius the Cyrenian, besides Manaen (a foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.

Antioch » A city in syria
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » The congregation in
Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Barnabas » A prophet
Christian ministers » Teachers of schools
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch
Cyrene » Simon and lucius belonged to
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Lucius » A Christian » Antioch
Manaen » An associate of herod in his youth, and a Christian teacher
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Simeon
Niger » The surname of simeon
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Simeon » Niger
Simeon » Disciple » A disciple
Divine Teacher » Christian

Acts 13:2 (show verse)

As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Come! set me apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Associations » Man needs the comfort and help of » Recognized by paul in his missionary work
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Recognized by paul in his missionary work
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Primitive Christians
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Isaiah
the personality of Holy Spirit » He appoints and commissions ministers
Holy spirit » As appointing and sending ministers
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Holy spirit » Guides » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To direct ministers
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Ministers » Sent by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Missionary-work by ministers » Directed by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » The holy ghost calls to
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church

Acts 13:3 (show verse)

Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and let them go.

Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of paul and barnabas
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work

Acts 13:4 (show verse)

Sent out thus by the holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Holy spirit » As appointing and sending ministers
Ministers » Sent by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Visits seleucia
Paul » Visits
Salamis » Paul and barnabas preach in
Seleucia » Paul visits

Acts 13:5 (show verse)

On reaching Salamis they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues, with John as their assistant.

Catholicity » Instances of » Rulers of the synagogue at antioch, permitting the apostles to preach
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Preaches at salamis
Salamis » Paul and barnabas preach in
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship

Acts 13:6 (show verse)

They covered the whole island as far as Paphos, where they fell in with a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet called Bar-Jesus;

Bar-jesus » False prophet
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Fortune telling » Sorcery
Magic » Sorcery
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Paul » Preaches at paphos
False prophets » Often practised divination and witchcraft

Acts 13:7 (show verse)

he belonged to the suite of the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man who called for Barnabas and Saul and demanded to hear the word of God.

Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul

Acts 13:8 (show verse)

But the sorcerer Elymas (for that is the translation of his name) tried to divert the proconsul from the faith.

Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sorcery » Practiced » By elymas (bar-jesus)

Acts 13:9 (show verse)

So Saul (who is also called Paul), filled with the holy Spirit, looked steadily at him

Apostles » Inspiration of
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Name » Paul
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Spirit » Filled (men)

Acts 13:10 (show verse)

and said, "You son of the devil, you enemy of all good, full of all craft and all cunning, will you never stop diverting the straight paths of the Lord?

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Devil » Children of the devil
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Social in the church » Fulness
Fulness » Evil
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of righteousness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Righteousness » The wicked » Are enemies of
Satan » Confess Christ » Children of
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of the devil
Titles and names of the wicked » Enemies of all righteousness

Acts 13:11 (show verse)

See here, the Lord's hand will fall on you, and you will be blind, unable for a time to see the sun." In a moment a dark mist fell upon him, and he groped about for someone to take him by the hand.

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Blindness » Physical, inflicted
Blindness » Elymas
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
God » Hand of » Upon men for chastisement and punishment
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Elymas
Miracles » Of paul » Elymas blinded
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Elymas smitten with blindness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Preaching of
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul

Acts 13:12 (show verse)

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had happened; he was astounded at the doctrine of the Lord.

Conversion » Instances of » Roman proconsul
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Are from God
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul

Acts 13:13 (show verse)

Setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions reached Perga in Pamphylia; John left them and went back to Jerusalem,

Instability » Examples of
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » John (mark), a companion of, departs for jerusalem
Paul » Visits perga in pamphylia
Perga » Paul preaches in

Acts 13:14 (show verse)

but they passed on from Perga and arrived at Pisidian Antioch. On the sabbath they went into the synagogue and sat down;

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Antioch » A city in pisidia
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Perga » Paul preaches in
Pisidia » Paul visits
Sabbath » Religious usages on the
Sabbath » Observance of » By paul
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The sabbath » The wicked » Honoring of--exemplified
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
Synagogues » Service in, on the sabbath day
Synagogues » Had seats fro the congregation

Acts 13:15 (show verse)

and, after the reading of the Law and the prophets, the presidents of the synagogue sent to tell them, "Brothers, if you have any word of counsel for the people, say it."

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
the Law of moses » Publicly read » In the synagogues every sabbath day
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
Synagogues » Governed by » Ordinary rulers
Synagogues » Strangers were invited to address the congregation in
The word of God » To be read publicly

Acts 13:16 (show verse)

So Paul stood up and motioning with his hand said, "Listen, men of Israel and you who reverence God.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:17 (show verse)

The God of this People Israel chose our fathers; he multiplied the people as they sojourned in the land of Egypt and with arm uplifted led them out of it.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
God » Ability of » Arm of
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:18 (show verse)

For about forty years he bore with them in the desert,

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:19 (show verse)

and after destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan he gave them their land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Casting Lots » The land of canaan divided among tribes by
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:20 (show verse)

After that he gave them judges, down to the prophet Samuel.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » During four hundred and fifty years
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:21 (show verse)

Then it was that they begged for a king, and God gave them forty years of Saul, the son of Kish, who belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Kish » Father of saul » Called cis (av) in
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:22 (show verse)

After deposing him, he raised up David to be their king, to whom he bore this testimony that 'In David, the son of Jessai, I have found a man after my own heart, who will obey all my will.'

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Government » God in » In saul's rejection
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Obedience » Instances of » David
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:23 (show verse)

From his offspring God brought to Israel, as he had promised, a saviour in Jesus,

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be

Acts 13:24 (show verse)

before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance for all the people of Israel.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Baptism » As administered by john
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
John » Mission of
John's » Baptism
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Acts 13:25 (show verse)

And as John was closing his career he said, 'What do you take me for? I am not He; no, he is coming after me, and I am not fit to untie the sandals on his feet!'

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:26 (show verse)

Brothers, sons of Abraham's race and all among you who reverence God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Gospel » Called » Word of salvation
The gospel » Is called the » Word of salvation
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:27 (show verse)

The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their rulers, by condemning him in their ignorance, fulfilled the words of the prophets which are read every sabbath;

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Jews, the » National character of » Ignorant of the true sense of scripture
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The sabbath » The scriptures to be read on
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
The word of God » To be read publicly
The word of God » Taught by the apostles

Acts 13:28 (show verse)

though they could find him guilty of no crime that deserved death, they begged Pilate to have him put to death,

Acts 13:29 (show verse)

and, after carrying out all that had been predicted of him in scripture, they lowered him from the gibbet and laid him in a tomb.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of

Acts 13:31 (show verse)

For many days he was seen by those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem; they are now his witnesses to the People.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as

Acts 13:32 (show verse)

So we now preach to you the glad news that the promise made to the fathers

Acts 13:33 (show verse)

has been fulfilled by God for us their children, when he raised Jesus. As it is written in the second psalm, thou art my son, to-day have I become thy father.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » A proof of his being the son of God

Acts 13:34 (show verse)

And as a proof that he has raised him from the dead, never to return to decay, he has said this: I will give you the holiness of David that fails not.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by the prophets

Acts 13:35 (show verse)

Hence in another psalm he says, thou wilt not let thy holy One suffer decay.

Acts 13:36 (show verse)

Of course David, after serving God's purpose in his own generation, died and was laid beside his fathers; he suffered decay,

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
death » Compared to as sleep
death » Called sleep
Dying » Compared to as sleep
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Man » Mortality of » Compared to as sleep
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul

Acts 13:37 (show verse)

but He whom God raised did not suffer decay.

Acts 13:38 (show verse)

So you must understand, my brothers, that remission of sins is proclaimed to you through him,

Acts 13:39 (show verse)

and that by him everyone who believes is absolved from all that the law of Moses never could absolve you from.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Faith » Through it is » Justification
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » By faith
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is by faith alone
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of works
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
The law of God » Man cannot be justified by
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Secured by faith

Acts 13:40 (show verse)

Beware then in case the prophetic saying applies to you:

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Beware » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Warnings » Beware of evil

Acts 13:41 (show verse)

Look, you disdainful folk, wonder at this and perish for in your days I do a deed, a deed you will never believe, not though one were to explain it to you."

Acts 13:42 (show verse)

As Paul and Barnabas went out, the people begged to have all this repeated to them on the following sabbath.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Eagerness for the truth » The gentiles at antioch
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » His message received gladly by the gentiles
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Truth » Eagerness for » The gentiles at antioch

Acts 13:43 (show verse)

After the synagogue broke up, a number of the Jews and the devout proselytes followed them; Paul and Barnabas talked to them and encouraged them to hold by the grace of God.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Converts » Instances of » Jews and greeks at antioch
God » Grace of » Freely given
Grace » Divine » Freely given
Grace » God's » Freely given
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Proselytes » Examples of
Proselytes » Many, embraced the gospel
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers

Acts 13:44 (show verse)

And on the next sabbath nearly all the town gathered to hear the word of the Lord.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues

Acts 13:45 (show verse)

But when the Jews saw the crowds they were filled with jealousy; they began to contradict what Paul said and to abuse him.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Exemplified
Envy » Instances of » Jews, of paul and barnabas
Jewish » Jealousy
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to

So Paul and Barnabas spoke out fearlessly. "The word of God," they said, "had to be spoken to you in the first instance; but as you push it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, well, here we turn to the Gentiles!

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » The face of opposition
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Withdrawal of the means of grace
Gentiles » The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the jews
The gospel » Preached to » The jews first
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Eternal life » The wicked » Judge themselves unworthy of
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of the jews

Acts 13:47 (show verse)

For these are the Lord's orders to us: I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the end of the earth."

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers

Acts 13:48 (show verse)

When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord and believed, that is, all who had been ordained to eternal life;

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
The call of God » Effectual to saints
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Election » Ensures to saints » Belief in Christ
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles » First general introduction of the gospel to
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
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Acts 13:49 (show verse)

and the word of the Lord went far and wide over the whole country.

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Acts 13:50 (show verse)

But the Jews incited the devout women of high rank and the leading men in the town, who stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their territory.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Persecuted and expelled
Persecution » Originates in » Mistaken zeal
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Paul and barnabas

Acts 13:51 (show verse)

They shook the dust off their feet as a protest and went to Iconium.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Dust » Thrown or shaken off in anger
Dust » Shaking from feet
Iconium » Paul preaches in
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Persecuted and expelled

Acts 13:52 (show verse)

As for the disciples, they were filled with joy and the holy Spirit.

Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Joy » Holy--exemplified
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Spirit » Filled (men)