Tag Archives: Acts 8

gospel gifts

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

gospel gifts Acts 8:26-40 (JDV) Acts 8:26 But an agent from the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is an unpopulated road.) Acts 8:27 So he … Continue reading →

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rotten residue

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

rotten residue Acts 8:4-25 (JDV) Acts 8:4 So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. Acts 8:6 The crowds were … Continue reading →

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off the fence

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

off the fence Acts 8:1-3 (JDV) Acts 8:1 Saul agreed with taking him out. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the congregation in Jerusalem, and all except the missionaries were scattered throughout the land of Judea and … Continue reading →

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worst defense

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen’s message at his trial before the Sanhedrin is one of the best Old Testament summaries ever.  It was also one of the worst testimonies ever given at a trial.  It so enraged the listeners that they decided … Continue reading →

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right hearts

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 8.  Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading →

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