Acts 1
Treated in 78 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 1:8 But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power, and you will bear witness to me in Jerusalem, through all Judea and Samaria, and out to the farthest end of the earth." 36
- 1:4 As he shared a meal with them, he charged them not to go away from Jerusalem but to wait there for what the Father had promised: "the promise you heard about from me. 11
- 1:11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why stand there gazing up at the sky? This Jesus has been taken up from you into heaven, and he will come in the very way you saw him leave for heaven." 6
- 1:5 For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit before many days have passed." 5
- 1:7 He answered them, "Times and seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority are not yours to know. 5
- 1:14 All of these were devoted to prayer and of one mind in it. With them were the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. 4
- 1:3 To them as well he had shown himself alive after he suffered, with many clear proofs, as for forty days he let them see him and told them about the kingdom of God. 2
- 1:13 Back in the city, they climbed to the upstairs room where they had been lodging. Peter was there, with John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 2
- 1:1 Theophilus, the first book I composed told of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, 1
- 1:2 until the day he was taken up. Before that, through the Holy Spirit, he had given orders to the apostles he had chosen. 1
- 1:9 With these words said, he was lifted up as they watched, and a cloud received him, so that their eyes could no longer see him. 1
- 1:12 Then they went back to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives. It lies close to the city, about half a mile away. 1
- 1:15 In those days Peter rose to speak among the brothers and sisters, a crowd of about 120 people gathered in one place. 1
- 1:16 "Brothers and sisters, what the Holy Spirit foretold in Scripture by the mouth of David had to come true. He spoke about Judas, who led the way for those who seized Jesus. 1
- 1:23 They proposed two men, Joseph who was called Barsabbas and was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 1
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- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit cites Acts i. 5
…that it demands a separate chapter. I refer to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. In Acts i. 5; Luke xxiv. 49 (comp. Acts i. 8), and Acts ii. 4, we have three expressions; “baptized…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Baptism with the Holy Spirit cites Acts 1:5
…one baptism with the Holy Wind and Fire. Jesus afterwards used the same expression. In Acts 1:5, He says, “For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit…
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit ·
The Baptism with the Holy Spirit: What it is and what it does cites Acts 1:5
…all, we find that there are several designations in the Bible for this one experience. In Acts 1:5, Jesus said, “For John baptised with water, but in a few days you will be baptised with…
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit ·
Fresh Baptisms with the Holy Spirit, or the Refilling with the Holy Spirit cites Acts 1:5
…all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak,” etc. This was the fulfillment of Acts 1:5. “But in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”.” One of those mentioned…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites Acts 1:8
…I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Acts 1:8 — “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
The Baptism with the Holy Spirit cites ACTS 1:8
…in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ACTS 1:8 No subject is more closely tied to Torrey’s name than this one. He wrote a small book on…
- Samuel Ajayi Crowther (For Teens) ·
Africa’s Own Children cites Acts 1:8
…in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” — Acts 1:8 (ASV) For twelve years Crowther was a schoolmaster and tutor in Sierra Leone. Then, in…
- The Key Teachings of Gareth Evans ·
Power from on High cites ACTS 1:8
…Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ACTS 1:8 Evans came to faith in a Welsh Pentecostal church, served for years as a pastor in the…
- The Key Teachings of Dwight L. Moody ·
Power from on High cites ACTS 1:8
…Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ACTS 1:8 By 1871 Moody was already a successful Christian worker. He had a large Sunday school, a…
- Knots Untied ·
The Real Presence cites Acts i. 11
…Acts, “While they beheld, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” (Acts i. 11.) To use the words of St. Luke’s Gospel, “While He blessed them, He was parted from them…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 6: The Greatest Rescue ·
Jesus Goes Up to Heaven cites Acts 1:1–11
…the good news about Jesus all the way to the ends of the earth. Read it in your Bible: Acts 1:1–11; Luke 24:50–53 Dear Jesus, thank you that you are King in heaven, and that you will come…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ cites Acts 1:2
…commandments unto His Apostles whom He had chosen through the Holy Spirit. We read in Acts 1:2, “ Until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
July cites Acts i. 3
…seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. Acts i. 3. This lingering for forty days is the crowning proof of Christ's tender regard for His…
- The Big Story ·
Wind and Fire cites Acts 1:3
…Jesus “presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive” (Acts 1:3), and He kept teaching about the kingdom of God. The disciples still had one big…
- Waiting on God ·
For the Promise of the Father cites Acts 1:4
…charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father.'—Acts 1:4. IN speaking of the saints in Jerusalem at Christ's birth, with Simeon and Anna, we saw…
- Waiting on God ·
Introduction cites Acts 1:4
…126 28. For the Coming of His Son.—Lu. 12:36. . . 130 29. For the Promise of the Father.—Acts 1:4. . . 135 30. Continually.—Hos. 12:6. . . 140 31. Only.—Psa. 62:5, 6. . . 145 Note: The…
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
What More Shall I Say? cites Acts 1:4
…we have been given the indwelling Holy Spirit which is the promise of the Father (Acts 1:4), “Christ in us, the hope of glory” who will lead us into truth. It is His inner witness…
- Feasting at the table ·
Sealed and Seated cites Acts 1:4
…having been instructed by Jesus to ‘wait in Jerusalem for what the Father had promised’ (Acts 1:4). This promise can be found in Isaiah 44:3 (“I will pour water on him that is thirsty…
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
Sarah cites Acts 1:4
…in Jerusalem for (another) promise of His Father, - the baptism with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4,5). Isn’t it amazing that the carnal outworking of this promise is so often discord and…
- The Key Teachings of Derek Prince ·
The Promise of the Father cites ACTS 1:4–5
…baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. ACTS 1:4–5 Derek Prince was converted in a barrack room and, soon afterwards, received what he…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
June cites Acts i. 4
…closer acquaintance with my Lord.”—Selected. June 17 Wait for the promise of the Father. Acts i. 4. When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place . .…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
September cites Acts i. 4
…gather our refreshment.—Phillips Brooks. September 28 Wait for the promise of the Father. Acts i. 4. Tarry at a promise till God meets you there. He always returns by way of His…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites Acts 1:4
…come, [Acts 2:1] then first it was, that they who “waited for the promise of the Father” [Acts 1:4] were made more than conquerors [Rom. 8:37] over sin by the Holy Ghost given unto them.…
- Secret Power ·
Power: In and Upon cites Acts 1:4
…that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father.” (Acts 1:4.)—Grosart. POWER—“IN” AND “UPON.” The Holy Spirit dwelling in us, is one thing; I think…
- Old Paths ·
The Holy Ghost cites Acts i. 4
…to go forth till they were “filled with the Holy Ghost,” upon the day of Pentecost. (Acts i. 4; ii. 4.) What do you think of the Scripture, which is written for our learning? You know…
- The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life ·
Practical Results cites Acts 1:5
…some of His deepest secrets of love to her wondering soul? He fulfilled the promise of ( Acts 1:5) “for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many…
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Preface: Sections II–VI cites Acts i. 7
…the last day: “Of that day knoweth no man but the Father.” (Matt. xxiv. 36.) And (Acts i. 7.) “It is not yours to know the times and seasons.” And again, “I know whom I have…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit as a Teacher cites Acts 1:7
…29:29). For example, we cannot “know the times, or the seasons” of our Lord's return (Acts 1:7), but there are many things about the future which the Holy Spirit will reveal to us. (2)…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
When Will Jesus Come Back? cites Acts 1:7
…is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority” (Acts 1:7). Anyone who claims to know the date is claiming to know more than Jesus said He knew…
- The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson ·
Christ Our Coming King cites ACTS 1:7–8
…hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power …and ye shall be witnesses unto me. ACTS 1:7–8 Notice how the verse continues. The refusal of the timetable is immediately followed by…
- The Key Teachings of Jonathan Edwards ·
A Humble Attempt cites Acts 1:7
…valuable. It is worth noting that his own Master declined to supply this information (Acts 1:7), and that no one since has improved on that silence. Take the burden and leave the…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Introduction: The Sent Ones Who Would Not Stop cites Acts 1:8
…my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8, NIV). “The ends of the earth” was not a figure of speech for the men and women in this…
- The Holy Spirit, or Power from on High ·
Power from on High cites Acts 1:8
…Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8. The greatest need of human nature is power. Man is weaker than all other creatures. The…
- Purity of Heart ·
Witnesses cites Acts 1:8
Acts 1:8 says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
March cites Acts i. 8
…power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto Me. Acts i. 8. Look at it! Think of it! A hundred and twenty men and women having no patronage, no…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
D.L. Moody — The Shoe Salesman Who Moved Nations cites Acts 1:8
…my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8, NIV). The power was not Moody’s. The power was the Spirit’s. Moody was merely available…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
The Letter on the Ship cites Acts 1:8
…is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses … unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). And he says, simply, that “these prayers on shipboard were finally answered in a…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in His Names cites Acts 1:8
…filled with the Holy Wind. (6) Like the wind, the Holy Spirit is irresistible. We read in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Acts 1:8
…and to become willing to work “quietly out of sight.” Scriptures to revisit Luke 11:9-13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18; Proverbs 27:6. Reflection 1. Have you ever thrown away a hard word that…
- Abide in Christ ·
As Your Strength cites Acts i. 8
…would have in it: When I am ascended, ye shall receive power from on high (Luke xxiv. 49; Acts i. 8). It is in the power of the omnipotent Saviour that the believer must find his strength…
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