A central aspect of the ethical teaching in the book of James is proper treatment of the poor. James 1:27 commands the care of widows and orphans, in 5:15 he commands the elders to care for the sick in their churches. James warns his readers that the wealthy ought not treat the poor with contempt […]| Reading Acts
Why did the Ephesians riot in Acts 19? What was the outcome of the riot described in Acts 19:23-41?| Reading Acts
What does the Book of Acts say about the trials of Paul? Travel in the Book of Acts. People warning Paul about suffering.| Reading Acts
Who was Simon the Magician? Was Simon really a magician? Magic in the Book of Acts.| Reading Acts
After a period of ministry in Samaria, Philip is lead by the Spirit to a road heading from Jerusalem to Gaza, where he encounters an Eunuch from Ethiopia. That this man was in Jerusalem and is reading a scroll of Isaiah indicates that he is a Jew, despite the fact that he is living in […]| Reading Acts
After Agabus warns Paul of the troubles he will face in Jerusalem, believers from Caesarea escorted Paul to Jerusalem. This stage of the journey might take two days, depending on how long he stays with a Christian named Mnason. Paul’s goal is to arrive in Jerusalem by the time of Pentecost. At this point, he […] The post Who was Mnason? Acts 21:15-17 appeared first on Reading Acts.| Reading Acts
While he is staying with Philip, the prophet Agabus approaches Paul and performs a prophetic action (21:10-11). Like Philip, Agabus was mentioned earlier in the book of Acts. He prophesied a famine in Jerusalem (Acts 11:27-30), prompting the Antioch church to send Barnabas and Saul to deliver relief funds to the Christians there. Agabus took […] The post Agabus Warns Paul – Acts 21:10-11 appeared first on Reading Acts.| Reading Acts
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Who were Philip’s Daughters? What do we know about Philip’s Daughters? Was Philip buried in Heiropolis?| Reading Acts
On his journey back to Jerusalem, Paul stops in Troas to meet with the church in a marathon teaching session (20:7). During this long night of teaching, a young man named Eutychus falls from an upper window and dies, but Paul raises him back to life. What is the point of the death and resurrection of Eutychus?| Reading Acts
Why does Paul collect money for the Poor in Acts 20? Why Does Paul Return to Jerusalem Acts?| Reading Acts
Review of Robert B. Chisholm Jr. and Michael Hontz, Isaiah 1-39 in the Kerux commentary series by Kregel| Reading Acts
War (War). What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. This month, you can add a biblical theology of War to your Logos Library for free. Allen James Reimer, Christians and War: A Brief History of the Church’s Teachings and Practices (Fortress Press, 2010). From the blurb:| Reading Acts
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Perrin, Andrew B. Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls. Bellingham, Wash.: Lexham Academic, 2024. xxv+322 pp.; Hb.; $25.99. Link to Lexham Press| Reading Acts
What is the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha? Review of James Davila, More Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Syriac Apocalypse of Daniel| Reading Acts
For the second half of July 2025, add Michael Bentley, Shining in the Darkness: Philippians Simply Explained (Welwyn Commentary Series, Evangelical Press, 1997) to your Logos library for free. From the blurb:| Reading Acts
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Review of new feature sin Logos Bible Software 10. is Logos 10 worth the upgrade? How can I save money on Logos 10?| Reading Acts
What is a good evangelical commentary on Philippians? Exegetical commentary on Philippians? When was Philippians written?| Reading Acts
