Tag Archives: discipleship

A Word on the Discipline of Theology

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the last post I wrote on the book of Acts, I got into a bit of theology, but it might have been theology that didn’t seem like theology, so I thought I might say a few words on the … Continue reading →

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Antioch

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:19-30 Once again in these verses, we see the result of the persecution that forced so many believers to flee Jerusalem; they were dispersed a long way, and they took the gospel with them. Naturally, those who fled Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Peter, you did what?”

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:1-18 Having grown up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I learned firsthand of the old Jewish attitudes about associating with Gentiles. Most of my friends were Jewish; they didn’t see any problem with us, and for most part, their … Continue reading →

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Peter Meets Cornelius

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:23-48 “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Peter and some other believers left the next day along with … Continue reading →

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached thousands came to believe the Gospel and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God … Continue reading →

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Whose Side Are You On?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:20-31 After Saul regained his strength, he began to move about Damascus; he started preaching the Gospel in the synagogues there, to the amazement of everyone. His preaching became more and more powerful, and he taught that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Saul Meets Jesus

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:1-19 Luke has been telling us about the road trip adventures of Phillip, and now it would seem that Saul is about to hit the road as well. He has continued his persecution of the disciples in Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Phillip on a Road Trip

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:26-40 In this scene, Phillip has gone from Samaria, and is travelling south on the “desert” road between Jerusalem and Gaza. While many scholars would use this as a time to float theories about which road he took toward … Continue reading →

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A Strange Man in Samaria

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:9-23 Luke tells us about a man named Simon who had gained quite a following because of his sorcery; it would seem that he was a master of the arts of magic. When Phillip and others came into the … Continue reading →

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