Podcasts about Acts of the Apostles

John J. Miller is joined by Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press to discuss the Acts of the Apostles.

Luke wrote “Acts of the Apostles” as a sequel to his Gospel. The book picks up after the ascension of Jesus to chronicle the life of the early Church. That makes the Easter season a great time to pray through Acts of the Apostles. Previously on The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we introduced you to 9 People You Meet at Christ's Birth AND Planned Parenthood and 10 People You Meet at Christ's Passion AND at Planned Parenthood. Today, we introduce you to 10 People You Meet in Acts of the Apostles AND at Planned Parenthood: Matthias Peter Annas and Caiaphas Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamians, Judeans, Cappadocians, residents of Pontus and Asia, Phrygians, Pamphilians, Egyptians, Libyans, Cyrenians, Romans, Cretans, and Arabians  The Athenians Mark Demetrius the Silversmith Barnabas The Sadducees Paul

In 2003, Dennis R. MacDonald published an important monograph with Yale University Press entitled: Does the New Testament Imitate Homer? Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles. In the provocative opening salvo, MacDonald explains: ‘"'Who would claim that the writing of prose is not reliant on the Homeric poems?' This rhetorical question by a teacher of rhetoric requires a negative answer: no ancient intellectual would have doubted that the Iliad and the Odyssey informed the composition of prose, including potentially the stories of the New Testament." Come along this week as Jeff and Dave tackle the big questions about the form-criticism take on the New Testament vs. imitation (μίμησις). MacDonald lays out his six criteria, and we get into the nit and grit of some first century compositional realities. Is MacDonald's thesis ultimately persuaive? Did Luke in Acts imitate Vergil, Homer, neither, or something else altogether? It's a complicated topic, for sure, with a long and thus far intractable history.

Acts Of The Apostles: Palm Sunday - April 13th 2025 by Gospel Centered Mission Focused

Speaker: Andrew Bennett

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In tonight's Bible study, Peter gets arrested, and wholesale persecution is upon the new church. The Church Age started in persecution and it will likely end the same way. Meanwhile, Barnabas and Saul getting into the thick of things as their ministry begins to grow and multiply. Saul is about to get a name change, and it comes from the name of his first convert, Sergius Paulus.

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In tonight's Bible study, we are continuing our look at what Peter had to say to Cornelius, and this will lay the explosive groundwork for the ‘new thing' the Lord is doing, sending the gospel to the gentiles. Going all the way back to Moses, the scripture of truth declares that, one day, the gentiles shall come to God's light, and guess what? At this point in the book of Acts, that day has arrived! Join us as we follow the many steps leading up to the establishment of the Church Age, and the introduction of Paul's gospel of the kingdom of God.

Acts 12:20-25

Send us a textRob, Dominic, and Colin discuss the remaining portion of the 4th chapter of Acts, along with some principles for witnessing.

TONIGHT'S STUDY: Is it hard to imagine the apostle Paul, the greatest Christian that ever lived, as a type of Antichrist? It sure is, but that's the way it was in the opening days of the early Church. Paul was a relentless persecutor of Christians – men, women and children – made no difference to him, he targeted them, pursued them, caught them and put in the jail to await their death. Their only crime was believing in Jesus of Nazareth as their Saviour, Kind of sounds like Foxe's Book of Martyrs, doesn't it? Tonight we meet Saul on the Damascus road and watch what happens when he comes face to face with the risen Lord Jesus. We continue in Acts 9 looking at the commission and ministry of Saul after he becomes born again by faith in the risen Lord Jesus Christ!

TONIGHT'S STUDY: Is it hard to imagine the apostle Paul, the greatest Christian that ever lived, as a type of Antichrist? It sure is, but that's the way it was in the opening days of the early Church. Paul was a relentless persecutor of Christians – men, women and children – made no difference to him, he targeted them, pursued them, caught them and put in the jail to await their death. Their only crime was believing in Jesus of Nazareth as their Saviour, Kind of sounds like Foxe's Book of Martyrs, doesn't it? Tonight we meet Saul on the Damascus road and watch what happens when he comes face to face with the risen Lord Jesus.

Acts 12:1-19

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, is the fifth book of the New Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time.  The Acts of the Apostles dates from between 62-64 AD. About the AudioBook of The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 1-5 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 6-10 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 11-16 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 17-21 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 22-25 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 26-28 https://sites.libsyn.com/73416/site

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In our last Study, we watched the dispensation of the Kingdom Age get deferred and put on hold, while the kingdom of God has been taken from the Jews and given to the Gentiles in what we call the Church Age. Tonight we watch the first Gentile, the Ethiopian eunuch, become saved at the preaching of Phillip, and things will never again be the same. But this new Church Age will need a leader, and one day that leader will write 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament. But for now, he is a type of Antichrist killing the believers in Jesus. Buckle up, Christian, it's Bible study time!!

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: Tonight we see something amazing, no, wait a minute, make that something stunning, and it will blow your mind. In acts chapters 6 and 7, the Holy Ghost starts preaching through Stephen, and it causes a chain-reactions of events that, when finished, results in the literal fulfillment of Matthew 21:43! That causes the Kingdom Age to be put on hold for 2,000 years as the gospel goes to the Gentiles. Buckle up tonight for a wild, wild ride.

The Acts Of The Apostles Volume 2 Part 2: Session 4 - March 23rd 2025 by Gospel Centered Mission Focused

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, is the fifth book of the New Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time.  The Acts of the Apostles dates from between 62-64 AD. About the AudioBook of The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 1-5 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 6-10 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 11-16 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 17-21 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 22-25 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 26-28 https://sites.libsyn.com/73416/site

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: In Acts 5 & 6, events continue to unfold for Peter, James and John and the rest of the Church, lots going on. Tonight we will see the apostles paying a price for their boldness, and the calling out of a fiery young believer by the name of Stephen who preaches a sermon that literally brings down the house, a house that won't be restored until the Second Advent.

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: In Acts 4, we see Peter and the rest of the apostles getting some pushback from the Temple crowd, it seems that the display of real, actual miracles only serves to make the opposition angry. Isn't it so funny? We think that all people need to see to believe is a miracle, and yet in the Bible, miracles almost never softens the sin-hardened heart. Peter and John are going to “keep it real” as they now battle the same people who killed Jesus. Never a dull moment!

Acts 10:21-48

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, is the fifth book of the New Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time.  The Acts of the Apostles dates from between 62-64 AD. About the AudioBook of The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 1-5 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 6-10 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 11-16 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 17-21 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 22-25 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 26-28 https://sites.libsyn.com/73416/site

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: Tonight we pick up where we left off, and take a look at the short-lived but amazing ministry of the apostle Peter. Here we will see Peter, the man whom the Roman counterfeit claims is their first pope, perform miracles that no pope ever did or ever will. Peter's gospel is for the Kingdom of Heaven, aimed at Jewish believers, and it will go like a house on fire right up to the end of chapter 7, where it will crash and burn. But for now, Peter is having the time of his life, serving the LORD with all his might and seeing thousands of souls added to the church. This is Part #3 in our ongoing series on the Acts of the Apostles.

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: In Part 1, we gave you an introduction to the Acts of the Apostles by taking a detailed look at the first chapter, setting the table for our look at this amazing book of Scripture. Tonight, we look at the events that took place during that unique and non-repeatable night in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost.

Acts 10:1-20

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, is the fifth book of the New Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time.  The Acts of the Apostles dates from between 62-64 AD. About the AudioBook of The ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 1-5 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 6-10 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 11-16 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 17-21 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 22-25 https://sites.libsyn.com/73416/site

Send us a textRob, Dominic, and Colin continue their discussion of the book of Acts.   This episode includes the healing of the impotent man at the Beautiful Gate, and the first persecution.  We discuss Acts 3:1-4:22.

Tonight we start our comprehensive look at the Acts of the Apostles, 28 chapters that take you from the Kingdom Age right into the Church Age. Along the way we see the roots and foundations of the New Testament Church as we know it today, rightly dividing as we go, watching for the dispensation to change. And change it does in a mighty way. But remember, the book of Acts is primarily a look into the lives of the apostles themselves, and things will look a little different than how Paul describes the Church in places like 1 Timothy. Signs, miracles and wonders are present, but they will come to an end by the time the book closes. The Kingdom Age closes with the stoning of Stephen, and the Church Age begins with the salvation of the Ethiopian eunuch. The Acts of the Apostles is one of the most exciting books in the New Testament, but one you must get right or you will wreck. On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.

Acts 9:32-43

Acts 9:19b-31

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THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapters 1-2: Peter's Sermon at Pentecost (rebroadcast) by Shawn Ozbun

Acts 9:1-19a

Acts 8:26-40

In this episode we're joined by Professor Steve Walton, Senior Research Fellow in New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, and the author of the book that we're discussing in this episode, Acts 1–9:42 in the Word Biblical Commentary series (published by Zondervan Academic). In our conversation, Prof. Walton shares with us how he got to be involved in the WBC series, what he likes most about the series compared to others, and some of the key themes that he sees developed in the first third of the Book of Acts. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Rev. Daniel Parham, and Dr. Madison Pierce. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the apostles had laid hands on the seven men who were to help administer aid to the widows, two of those men come to the forefront as powerful preachers and miracle workers. We have considered the story of Stephen, who face his martyrdom with remarkable courage and grace. The story of Stephen ended with an introduction to Saul of Tarsus and his early persecuting career, but Luke's main focus moves on to a second man among the seven, a man named Philip.Now remember the “table of contents” from Acts 1. Jesus had said they would travel as His witnesses to Jerusalem, Judaea, Samaria, and then to the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit was poured out in Jerusalem (Acts 2:2-3), and all the early activity happened there. In the persecution that broke out after Stephen's death, the believers scattered into Judaea and Samaria (Acts 8:1). And then follows Philip into Samaria (Acts 8:5). 

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul's ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul's direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today's readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike outlines Paul's trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul's main theme of unity in the spirit. Today's readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul's admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today's readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul's side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn't seem to take away, and to remember that God's grace is sufficient for us. Today's readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today's readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ's resurrection. Today's readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul's trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul's conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today's readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church's first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church's authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul's treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul's conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today's readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today's readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say "Yes" to God's destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul's hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today's readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the "Son of Encouragement." Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today's readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today's reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius' entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today's second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today's readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.