Jean's Bible Study Topics of the New Testament

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Act 18,1-5

· (119g) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Freedom Ø Debt free

· (241g) Kingdom of God Ø Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø Hindering the kingdom Ø Obstacles in the way of the kingdom Ø Distractions

Act 18,3-8

· (148l) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Obligation to preach the gospel Ø Slave laborers

Act 18,3-5

· (14k) Servant Ø Ministry of helps Ø Helpers relieve God’s leaders of menial duties

Act 18-3

· (101j) Thy kingdom come Ø Ambition Ø Be an ambitious businessman for God Ø Ambitious in the business world of this life

Act 18-4

· (6k) Responsibility Ø Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that Jesus is the Christ – This verse goes with verses 19 & 24-28

Act 18-5,6

· (27a) Consequences of sin Ø Curse Ø Deeds that return to the doer Ø Blasphemy

· (69j) Authority Ø Discernment Ø Passing judgment by the authority of God

· (71a) Authority Ø Believer’s authority Ø We have authority to evangelize the world

· (185h) Works of the devil Ø The result of lawlessness Ø Blasphemy Ø Responding with contempt to the Holy Spirit Ø Resisting the Holy Spirit

· (200b) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Rejecting Christ Ø Rejecting the will of God Ø Rejecting the gospel

· (202g) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Running from God Ø Running from the word of God Ø Running from the gospel

· (211c) Salvation Ø Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Gentiles included Ø Gentiles steal the kingdom from Israel through obedience

· (222d) Kingdom of God Ø The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give what is holy to dogs Ø God does not entrust his treasures to dogs Ø Do not give to dogs who will not receive you

· (130l) Depend on your brother (Key verse)

· (130m) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø Interdependent on each other Ø Depend on your brother to walk in the gifts of God’s calling

· (147h) Solemnly testify (Key verse)

· (147i) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Solemnly testify about Jesus -- This verse goes with verses 9&10

Act 18-6

· (180c) Works of the devil Ø Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø Be shrewd as wolves and more innocent than they appear Ø Fighting off wolves with a clever innocence

Act 18-7,8

· (90c) Thy kingdom come Ø Keeping the law Ø Law is our tutor Ø It prepares your heart to receive Christ

· (208b) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø The kindness of God Ø You and your household shall be saved

· (252j) Trinity Ø You shall put no other gods before Me Ø Worship God Ø Worship God by your lifestyle

Act 18-9,10

· (2m) Responsible to avoid offending God Ø Get out of His way Ø Let Him do His work – It was the work of God that Paul should continue speaking and not be intimidated by the people. It was not only the work of God to protect the mouth piece of His gospel (Paul), but God also took the credit for what Paul did, since Paul preached the gospel through the Holy Spirit.

· (6c) Responsible to advocate God’s cause Ø Jesus’ yoke of evangelism

· (28c) Gift of God Ø God is our advocate Ø God protects the church from the world

· (100b) Thy kingdom come Ø Perseverance Ø Persevere in preaching the gospel

· (102j) Thy kingdom come Ø Faithfulness (Loyalty) Ø Consistency Ø Loyalty

· (105h) Thy kingdom come Ø Led by the Spirit Ø Into The will of God Ø Led to the right people

· (117b) Thy kingdom come Ø Rest in Jesus Ø Rest in His yoke through obedience -- Paul rested in the words that the Spirit of Jesus spoke to him, but the only way he could abide in His word was to do them. That put Paul in a vulnerable position in that Christ commanded him to do the very thing that made his enemies hate him. However, Paul was content with preaching the gospel, even though he knew it would someday cost him his life. It was the only thing that would satisfy God, and with that Paul would be content. 

· (117i) Thy kingdom come Ø Eyes of your spirit Ø Seeing visions

· (122a) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Confidence in the word of God

· (126b) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø God is at peace Ø The Peace of God

· (139e) Temple Ø Building the temple (with hands) Ø Encouraged by the word of God

· (147i) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Solemnly testify about Jesus -- These verses go with verse 5

· (247h) Priorities Ø God’s priorities Ø God’s interests Ø God is interested in the gospel

Act 18,11-17

· (18c) Sin Ø False Judgment lacks evidence Ø Charges not defined as crimes

· (166a) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Wisdom of the world Ø Man’s wisdom excuses his sinful nature Ø Man’s wisdom rationalizes his sin

· (242c) Kingdom of God Ø Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø Persecuting the kingdom Ø Persecuting God Ø Persecuting the word of God

Act 18,11-16

· (75k) Thy kingdom come Ø Motives Ø Jealously manipulating people

· (175f) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø Dodging the issue (willful ignorance) Ø Evading the word of God

· (200g) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Excuses for rejecting Christ Ø Selfish ambition Ø Putting your own personal interests above God

Act 18,12-17

· (42d) Judgment Ø Be like Jesus Ø Innocent Ø No evidence against you in a court of law

Act 18-18

· (2e) Responsible to keep your commitments Ø it is better not to vow at all

Act 18,19-21

· (105g) Thy kingdom come Ø Led by the Spirit Ø Into The will of God Ø Led to the right place

· (143i) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø Popularity Ø Sought commendably Ø Being sought for your relationship with God

Act 18-19,20

· (150a) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Invitation to the kingdom of God

Act 18-19

· (6k) Responsibility Ø Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that Jesus is the Christ – This verse goes with verses 4 & 24-28

Act 18-22 -- No Entries

Act 18-23

· (9h) God is responsible to strengthen us by the sword of His Spirit Ø Through His word

· (130g) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø Committed to caring for the needs of the body Ø Caring for spiritual needs

· (139d) Temple Ø Building the temple (with hands) Ø Encouragement Ø Encouragement strengthens our faith

· (139g) Temple Ø Building the temple (with hands) Ø We build the temple through Christ

Act 18,24-28

· (6k) Responsibility Ø Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that Jesus is the Christ – These verses go with verses 4 & 19

· (72k) Hierarchy of authority Ø Authority makes you accountable Ø You are accountable to the one who gave it to you

· (80k) Thy kingdom come Ø Know the word to minister to people Ø To evangelize the world

· (111a) Thy kingdom come Ø Spirit and the word Ø Spirit and evangelism

· (123a) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Boldness to speak the word by the Spirit

· (149d) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Compel them to come in Ø Forceful persuasion

· (176i) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Zeal without knowledge (Spirit w/o the word) Ø Passion without principles

· (190k) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Separation from the old man Ø Baptism Ø Baptism of the Holy Spirit

· (239d) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Pursuing the knowledge of the kingdom Ø Teachers Ø Teachable students Ø The teachable submit to the word

· (239k) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Pursuing the knowledge of the kingdom Ø Teachers Ø Let not many of you become teachers Ø Dividing accurately the word of truth

Act 18-27,28

· (31h) Gift of God Ø Grace Ø Salvation Ø The ministry of reconciliation

· (139c) Temple Ø Building the temple (with hands) Ø Encouragement Ø Urging the disciples to continue in the faith

· (142i) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø Having a reputable ministry Ø A reputation of ministry in the word

Act 18-28

· (141h) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament bears witness to the new Ø It bears witness to Jesus Ø Prophesy about Jesus’ life

· (143c) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø The public Ø The disciples ministered publicly

Act 19,1-7

· (35i) Gift Ø God gives Himself to us Ø Receiving the Holy Spirit as a form of baptism

· (110k) Thy kingdom come Ø Spirit and the word Ø Spirit of revelation Ø Effect of the spirit on the word

Act 19,2-6

· (86d) Thy kingdom come Ø Belief demands a response

· (95d) Thy kingdom come Ø Positive attitude Ø Speaking in tongues Ø Tongues are a sign of obedience

· (115h) Thy kingdom come Ø Working the grace of God Ø Laying on of hands Ø Bestowing the Holy Spirit

· (190k) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Separation from the old man Ø Baptism Ø Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Act 19,2-5

· (176a) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø Misguided -- These verses go with verse 32

Act 19,8-12

· (111h) Thy kingdom come Ø Spirit and the word Ø Kingdom of God revealed Ø Word plus signs and wonders

Act 19,8-10

· (149d) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Compel them to come in Ø Forceful persuasion

· (222d) Kingdom of God Ø The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give what is holy to dogs Ø God does not entrust his treasures to dogs Ø Do not give to dogs who will not receive you

· (236i) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Invest in the kingdom Ø Invest in the treasures of the kingdom Ø Invest in the gospel

Act 19-8,9

· (70h) Authority Ø Familiar with the truth-enemy of discernment Ø With Jesus in the Spirit

· (74l) Thy kingdom come Ø Let not your heart be hardened Ø Insensitive to the things of God

· (89b) Thy kingdom come Ø Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Wisdom corresponds with logical reasoning

Act 19-8

· (6k) Responsibility Ø Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that Jesus is the Christ

· (123a) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Boldness to speak the word by the Spirit

Act 19,11-20

· (229a) Kingdom of God Ø God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Kingdom grows by itself Ø Growing In Numbers Corresponds With Spiritual Growth Ø Kingdom slowly spreads and overtakes darkness

Act 19,11-17

· (133k) Temple Ø Your body is the temple of God Ø Holiness Ø Having an awareness of God’s holiness Ø The fear of God makes us aware of His holiness

Act 19,11-16

· (71c) Authority Ø Believer’s authority Ø We have authority over demons

Act 19,11-15

· (146d) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear witness of Himself Ø Demon possession Ø Human state Ø They know the Holy Spirit

Act 19-11,12

· (145b) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear witness of Himself Ø Healing Ø Methods of healing Ø Unique methods of healing

· (146h) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear witness of Himself Ø Deliverance from demon possession Ø Disciples have authority to cast out demons

Act 19,13-20

· (65i) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Satan Glorifies God

· (88j) Thy kingdom come Ø Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø It causes repentance

· (183c) Works of the devil Ø The origin of lawlessness Ø Spirit of error Ø Witchcraft Ø Ignorance is the incubator of witchcraft

Act 19,13-16

· (198i) Denying Christ Ø Man exercises his will against God Ø Ordained by man Ø Ministries ordained by men will falter

Act 19-15

· (46m) Judgment Ø Spiritual warfare Ø Demons are subject to the word of God

Act 19-16,17

· (146a) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear witness of Himself Ø Demon possession Ø Human state Ø Their behavior Ø Superhuman strength

Act 19,17-20

· (143d) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø The public Ø Paul ministered publicly

Act 19,17-19

· (194j) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Turn from sin to God Ø Yielding Ø Confessing your sin to God

Act 19-17,18

· (67j) Jesus delegates authority Ø Glorifying the name of Jesus

Act 19-21,22

· (251a) Priorities Ø God’s prerequisites Ø Making plans Ø Making plans according to the will of God Ø Making plans within the boundaries of God’s will

Act 19-21

· (70b) Authority Ø Discernment Ø Sensitivity To The Spirit

· (105g) Thy kingdom come Ø Led by the Spirit Ø Into The will of God Ø Led to the right place

Act 19-22

· (14i) Servant Ø Ministry of helps Ø Indirectly in charge of the word Ø Minister to men of God – Paul sent these two ministers on ahead of him to conduct a ministry similar to John the Baptist, to introduce the word to the community and pave the way for Paul when he arrived.

· (14o) Servant Ø Position of helpers is anointed

· (142j) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø Having a reputable ministry Ø A reputable ministry of helps

Act 19,23-41

· (179d) Works of the devil Ø Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø Stir up the crowd Ø Stir up the crowd through jealousy

· (181g) Works of the devil Ø Practicing witchcraft Ø Lawlessness Ø Having no regard for the law Ø Being without law

· (195h) Denying Christ Ø Man exercises his will against God Ø Idolatry Ø Worshipping other gods Ø Worshipping other gods as a servant

Act 19,23-36

· (164g) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø The world system Ø Satan’s system of authority Ø His elementary principles of the world

Act 19,23-34

· (18l) Sin Ø Twisted thinking Ø Evil is good Ø Loving bondage

· (168g) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø The world listens to itself Ø The world speaks in it’s own words

Act 19,23-32

· (163g) Works of the devil Ø Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø Used by Satan to destroy the word of God Ø Used to Suppress the truth

Act 19,23-29

· (16i) Sin Ø Continuing in sin to avoid the light Ø Deny the truth – At least this Demetrius fellow was honest enough to prioritize the things he believed in when he listed his trade first and then his faith in the idols he fashioned (verse 27). This man was not religious at all; he believed in money as a businessman who happened to make a lot of it selling woodcarvings of "The great goddess Artemis." The fact is, Demetrius was worried he would lose his job if Paul’s teachings caught on, because he heard no wood carving business in Paul’s theology. This situation was all about money! When it comes to the world, it is always about money.

· (19l) Sin Ø Worshiping idols will twist your mind

· (54h) Paradox Ø Opposites Ø From motives of financial gain to religious conviction

· (154b) Witness Ø Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness against the world Ø No excuse Ø There is no excuse for rejecting the Father

· (166i) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Carnality Ø The carnal mind cannot discern between good and evil Ø The world’s perspective on wealth

· (180a) Works of the devil Ø Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø Wolves lead people into a cult Ø Leading people for sordid gain

· (183e) Works of the devil Ø The origin of lawlessness Ø Spirit of error Ø Incubators of the spirit of error Ø Selfish ambition

· (186i) Works of the devil Ø The result of lawlessness Ø The reprobate Ø Man’s role in becoming a reprobate Ø Having a perverted sense of justice

Act 19,23-28

· (96l) Thy kingdom come Ø Having a negative attitude about sin Ø Having an attitude of unbelief

· (139j) Temple Ø Building the temple (with hands) Ø Tearing down the temple through disobedience

· (154i) Witness Ø Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness against the world Ø Witness that the world is rebellious against God Ø Witness against hypocrisy

· (177e) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø False doctrine Ø Doctrine that tickles your ears

Act 19,23-27

· (17e) Sin Ø Judging in the flesh, based on greed – See Act 19,23-29 for commentary.

· (156l) Witness Ø Validity of the believer Ø Evidence of being hell-bound Ø Living an ungodly lifestyle Ø Associating with the world

· (166e) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Wisdom of the world Ø Nature Of Man’s Wisdom Ø Man’s wisdom is fixed on gaining personal advantage

· (170d) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Seeking the glory of man Ø Greed and lust are the glory of man Ø Earthly riches are the glory of man

· (198g) Denying Christ Ø Man exercises his will against God Ø Ordained by man Ø Having evil motives for seeking leadership positions Ø In the ministry for their own personal gain

· (249k) Priorities Ø God’ s preeminence Ø Wealth Ø World’s perception of wealth Ø The worlds wealth erodes good values Ø The world attains wealth by hook and crook

Act 19-23,24

· (160g) Works of the devil Ø Essential characteristics Ø Satan’s attitude determines our direction Ø Led by the devil to fight against God

Act 19,24-34

· (200g) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Excuses for rejecting Christ Ø Selfish ambition Ø Putting your own personal interests above God

Act 19-27

· (248k) Priorities Ø God’ s preeminence Ø Values Ø The Highest Values Ø Some things take precedence over others

Act 19,28-31

· (7c) Responsibility Ø Defend the gospel by protecting the men who carry it

Act 19,29-31

· (131a) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø Interdependent on each other to do the will of God

Act 19-29

· (65h) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Satan unites the world for the cause of deception -- This verse goes with verse 34

Act 19-30,31

· (89f) Thy kingdom come Ø Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Deeds of wisdom

Act 19,32-34

· (53j) Paradox Ø Opposites Ø Contradicting your own standards Ø Believing in something you don’t understand

Act 19-32

· (176a) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø Misguided -- This verse goes with verses 2-5

· (176e) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Zeal without knowledge (Spirit w/o the word) Ø Devotion without direction

Act 19-34

· (65h) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Satan unites the world for the cause of deception -- This verse goes with verse 29

Act 19,35-41

· (126e) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Peace Ø Peacemakers Ø Peacemakers avoid unnecessary confrontation

· (148g) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø Natural advantage regarding the church

Act 19,35-37

· (182e) Works of the devil Ø The origin of lawlessness Ø Deception Ø Three causes of interpreting Scripture falsely Ø Because they have no regard for God’s word

· (177g) Presumption (Key verse)

· (178b) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Presumption Ø Presuming the facts about the circumstances Ø Presumption is not founded on facts

Act 19-37

· (1e) We are responsible to avoid offending God and people by not criticizing in the flesh -- Paul and some of the people who were affiliated with him got into a lot of trouble one day by preaching the gospel to a bunch of idol worshipers. Now, had they made derogatory remarks about their idols they may have lost their lives at the hands of the angry mob. Paul concentrated on preaching the gospel without getting swayed into preaching against their idols, which saved their lives, because it was this fact that the town clerk used to quiet the people. Therefore, it pays not to be critical of people, even when they are wrong. Preaching the solution is a no-lose situation in which it promises to bear fruit and will never get you in trouble with God, but preaching the problem is a no-win situation in which it does not bear fruit and will never get you in favor with God or man.

· (62g) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Being clever Ø Maintaining a blameless reputation

Act 19,38-41

· (17m) Sin Ø Unrighteous judgment Ø Discerning by the flesh Ø Judging the sins of others that you yourself practice -- Demetrius was a wicked builder of shrines and statues, who saw his chance for profit fleeting with the coming of a new gospel that condemned the worship of anything but God. He started this riot described in these verses to hinder the message, and the city clerk stopped it according to the will of God, instead of trying to win the argument, which would have resulted in people dying and others going to jail, most likely the same people God was using to spread the gospel. It would have been just as evil for Christians to fight against the opposition as it was for the opposition to be fighting against them. Therefore, we as Christians are called to set the standard in behavior and never get caught fighting battles according to the way the world works. God has His own ways that we as Christians are obligated to use, because His ways will work for us and no other way will, even though it may seem like the long way.

· (18c) Sin Ø False Judgment lacks evidence Ø Charges not defined as crimes

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