By Dr. Mark Scott Acts 16 set the stage for the gospel going up and down the social ladder. Acts 16 illustrated the truth discerned in Acts 15. If Gentiles did not have to become Jews to be Christians, then that is good news for everyone. People like Lydia (Acts 16:11-18), the slave girl (vv. […]
By Ashlea Massie Many men, women, and children are being led astray today by false teachers—all because of a lack of studying the Scriptures. In Acts we see that the Bereans were cautious when hearing Paul preach. They didn’t immediately accept what he proclaimed as truth; rather, they looked at the Scriptures to see if […]
By Michael C. Mack Think of one person you know who is not a believer in Christ. Describe how you know the person and his or her cultural or religious background. Read Acts 17:1-4, 10-12, 22-25, 28. Compare and contrast how Paul ministered in each of the three cities: • How did he approach each one? […]
By Jamie Shafer “I never saw myself in this industry,” shared Sam Hills.It’s a special day for Sam, owner of High Five Salon (highfivesalon.com) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is on his way to work, running errands as he gathers a few extra items for a birthday party. The salon is turning five years old today, […]
By Melissa Wuske Hilton Hotels Cut Porn Channels Hilton Hotels are cutting one of their amenities: pay-per-view pornography. A statement from the company said: “We have listened carefully to our customers and have determined that adult video-on-demand entertainment is not in keeping with our company’s vision and goals moving forward.” Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of […]
