26 It is notable that the messenger, or angel, who spoke to Philip is
also called "the spirit" (29) and "the spirit of the Lord" (39). This
suggests that these expressions may refer to created beings in some
places where we are accustomed to understanding it of the holy Spirit
of God. In order to le... [ Continue Reading ]
10 God graciously gives a double witness to His dealing with Saul.
Ananias is quite his opposite, being a devout disciple. Saul would
have found it almost impossible to join the disciples as he did
without some such confirmatory testimony to his conversion, for
Ananias himself was afraid to go to hi... [ Continue Reading ]
30 Other details of Paul's stay in Jerusalem (not pertinent in this
treatise) are interesting. Not only did the brethren lead him away,
but the Lord Himself warned him to flee. While he was praying in the
temple, in an ecstasy, the Lord urged him to hurry out of the holy
city, because they would not... [ Continue Reading ]