Paul now understands that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God, and that worshiping Him is the fulfillment of Judaism. Because of this, he can claim a ...

The account from Acts 23:4 serves as a profound lesson in the balance between standing firm in one's convictions and maintaining respect for God-given authority ...

The apostle's words were not a bare prediction, but an imprecation, since they are charged with reproaching, reviling, and speaking evil of him.

The apostle's words were not a bare prediction, but an imprecation, since they are charged with reproaching, reviling, and speaking evil of him.

30 окт. 2024 г. · Paul's actions in this story remind us to respect and honor people in positions of respect regardless of their behavior.

A conspiracy was forming among the unhappy Jews, and the Lord in His providence brings it to light by one that was kinsman of the apostle, to whose heart the ...

This verse reveals an important aspect of Paul's character – his fearlessness in sharing the gospel, even in the face of persecution and opposition.

22 дек. 2023 г. · He was due honor and respect because of the position he held. If he was illegitimate, then he was not worthy of the title or respect of the job.

Paul's claim of a good conscience offended the high priest. He thought that someone accused of such serious crimes should never claim a clear conscience.

Chapter 23 · I. Paul's protestation of his own integrity, and of a civil respect to the high priest, however he had upon a sudden spoken warmly to him, and ...