Ten chapter Acts and Romans salvation related bible study

 

            Here is a ten chapter salvation related bible study featuring seven chapters from Acts, which include 2, 8 through 12 and 16. These chapters include in them the stories the coming of the Holy Spirit, ministries of Paul, including his conversion and some later, Philip and Peter and displays the power of the Holy Spirit, as well with miracles of healing and more. Many are saved as a result of these miracles including the Paul’s jailor in Acts 16. The three chapters included from Romans which are 3,6, and ten relate the message of salvation and our need of a savior and how we can get Him to come to us by confessing Him as Lord of our lives and believing in our hearts God raised Him from the dead.

Starting of this bible study, In Acts 2 Pentecost arrives with the arrival of the Holy Spirit which falls on the apostles who then empowered go out to preach boldly about Jesus to the multitudes in their own tongues and as a result thousands get saved in this first outpouring of the Holy Spirit and also this is the birth of Christianity (though Christians would not be called that until later, Acts 11)

(Acts 2:1)  And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

 

(Acts 2:2)  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

 

(Acts 2:3)  And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

 

(Acts 2:4)  And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

 

(Acts 2:5)  And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

 

(Acts 2:6)  Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

 

(Acts 2:7)  And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

 

(Acts 2:8)  And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

 

(Acts 2:9)  Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

 

(Acts 2:10)  Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

 

(Acts 2:11)  Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

 

(Acts 2:12)  And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

 

(Acts 2:13)  Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

 

(Acts 2:14)  But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

 

(Acts 2:15)  For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

 

(Acts 2:16)  But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

 

(Acts 2:17)  And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

 

(Acts 2:18)  And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

 

(Acts 2:19)  And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

 

(Acts 2:20)  The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

 

(Acts 2:21)  And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

 

(Acts 2:22)  Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

 

(Acts 2:23)  Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

 

(Acts 2:24)  Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

 

(Acts 2:25)  For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

 

(Acts 2:26)  Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

 

(Acts 2:27)  Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

 

(Acts 2:28)  Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

 

(Acts 2:29)  Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

 

(Acts 2:30)  Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

 

(Acts 2:31)  He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

 

(Acts 2:32)  This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

 

(Acts 2:33)  Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

 

(Acts 2:34)  For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

 

(Acts 2:35)  Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

 

(Acts 2:36)  Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

 

(Acts 2:37)  Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

 

(Acts 2:38)  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

 

(Acts 2:39)  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

 

(Acts 2:40)  And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

 

(Acts 2:41)  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

 

(Acts 2:42)  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

 

(Acts 2:43)  And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

 

(Acts 2:44)  And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

 

(Acts 2:45)  And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

 

(Acts 2:46)  And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

 

(Acts 2:47)  Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

 

Chapter 8 of Acts then speaks of Philips wonderful and miraculous ministry with many healings, miracles and many getting saved. Simon the sorcerer who was baptized and then thinks He can buy the impartation of the Holy Spirit- a free gift- with money- is soundly rebuked and strongly encouraged to repent of this wrongful idea by Peter the story moves on to relate Philip ministering to a Eunuch who is baptized before Philip is sent away

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

(Acts 8:1)

 

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

(Acts 8:2)

 

As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

(Acts 8:3)

 

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

(Acts 8:4)

 

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

(Acts 8:5)

 

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

(Acts 8:6)

 

For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

(Acts 8:7)

 

And there was great joy in that city.

(Acts 8:8)

 

But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

(Acts 8:9)

 

To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

(Acts 8:10)

 

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

(Acts 8:11)

 

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

(Acts 8:12)

 

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

(Acts 8:13)

 

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

(Acts 8:14)

 

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

(Acts 8:15)

 

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

(Acts 8:16)

 

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

(Acts 8:17)

 

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

(Acts 8:18)

 

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

(Acts 8:19)

 

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

(Acts 8:20)

 

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

(Acts 8:21)

 

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

(Acts 8:22)

 

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

(Acts 8:23)

 

Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

(Acts 8:24)

 

And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

(Acts 8:25)

 

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

(Acts 8:26)

 

And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

(Acts 8:27)

 

Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

(Acts 8:28)

 

Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

(Acts 8:29)

 

And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

(Acts 8:30)

 

And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

(Acts 8:31)

 

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

(Acts 8:32)

 

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

(Acts 8:33)

 

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

(Acts 8:34)

 

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

(Acts 8:35)

 

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

(Acts 8:36)

 

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

(Acts 8:37)

 

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

(Acts 8:38)

 

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

(Acts 8:39)

 

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

(Acts 8:40)

 

Acts chapter 9 then goes on to relate the conversion of Paul on the Damascus road in all of its detail, including Ananias praying for Paul to recover his sight and then Jesus telling Paul of some of his ministry. The chapter then shifts to follow Peter and relates a couple of miracles- a miraculous healing and also one raised from the dead

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

(Acts 9:1)

 

And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

(Acts 9:2)

 

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

(Acts 9:3)

 

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

(Acts 9:4)

 

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

(Acts 9:5)

 

And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

(Acts 9:6)

 

And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

(Acts 9:7)

 

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

(Acts 9:8)

 

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

(Acts 9:9)

 

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

(Acts 9:10)

 

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

(Acts 9:11)

 

And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

(Acts 9:12)

 

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

(Acts 9:13)

 

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

(Acts 9:14)

 

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

(Acts 9:15)

 

For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

(Acts 9:16)

 

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

(Acts 9:17)

 

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

(Acts 9:18)

 

And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

(Acts 9:19)

 

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

(Acts 9:20)

 

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

(Acts 9:21)

 

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

(Acts 9:22)

 

And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

(Acts 9:23)

 

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

(Acts 9:24)

 

Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

(Acts 9:25)

 

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

(Acts 9:26)

 

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

(Acts 9:27)

 

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

(Acts 9:28)

 

And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

(Acts 9:29)

 

Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

(Acts 9:30)

 

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

(Acts 9:31)

 

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

(Acts 9:32)

 

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

(Acts 9:33)

 

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

(Acts 9:34)

 

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

(Acts 9:35)

 

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

(Acts 9:36)

 

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

(Acts 9:37)

 

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

(Acts 9:38)

 

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

(Acts 9:39)

 

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

(Acts 9:40)

 

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

(Acts 9:41)

 

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

(Acts 9:42)

 

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

(Acts 9:43)

 

In Acts chapter 10 goes into detail about the witnessing to and conversion of Cornelius, a gentile into the faith and Peter’s vision of the beasts on the scroll and also the Angel’s role in all of these. They also were baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke with tongues.

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

(Acts 10:1)

 

A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

(Acts 10:2)

 

He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

(Acts 10:3)

 

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

(Acts 10:4)

 

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

(Acts 10:5)

 

He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

(Acts 10:6)

 

And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

(Acts 10:7)

 

And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

(Acts 10:8)

 

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

(Acts 10:9)

 

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

(Acts 10:10)

 

And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

(Acts 10:11)

 

Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

(Acts 10:12)

 

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

(Acts 10:13)

 

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

(Acts 10:14)

 

And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

(Acts 10:15)

 

This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

(Acts 10:16)

 

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

(Acts 10:17)

 

And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

(Acts 10:18)

 

While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

(Acts 10:19)

 

Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

(Acts 10:20)

 

Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

(Acts 10:21)

 

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

(Acts 10:22)

 

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

(Acts 10:23)

 

And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

(Acts 10:24)

 

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

(Acts 10:25)

 

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

(Acts 10:26)

 

And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

(Acts 10:27)

 

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

(Acts 10:28)

 

Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

(Acts 10:29)

 

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

(Acts 10:30)

 

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

(Acts 10:31)

 

Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

(Acts 10:32)

 

Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

(Acts 10:33)

 

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

(Act 10:34)

 

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

(Acts 10:35)

 

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

(Acts 10:36)

 

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

(Acts 10:37)

 

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

(Acts 10:38)

 

And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

(Acts 10:39)

 

Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

(Acts 10:40)

 

Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

(Acts 10:41)

 

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

(Acts 10:42)

 

To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

(Acts 10:43)

 

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

(Acts 10:44)

 

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

(Acts 10:45)

 

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

(Acts 10:46)

 

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

(Acts 10:47)

 

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

(Acts 10:48)

 

In Acts chapter 11, Peter is then confronted by some about the conversion of gentiles and after discussion all realize that the gentiles are also eligible for salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It then goes on to speak of the ministry of Barabbas and Saul/Paul

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

(Acts 11:1)

 

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

(Acts 11:2)

 

Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

(Acts 11:3)

 

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

(Acts 11:4)

 

I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:

(Acts 11:5)

 

Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

(Acts 11:6)

 

And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

(Acts 11:7)

 

But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

(Acts 11:8)

 

But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

(Acts 11:9)

 

And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

(Acts 11:10)

 

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

(Acts 11:11)

 

And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

(Acts 11:12)

 

And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

(Acts 11:13)

 

Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

(Acts 11:14)

 

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

(Acts 11:15)

 

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

(Acts 11:16)

 

Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

(Acts 11:17)

 

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

(Acts 11:18)

 

Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

(Acts 11:19)

 

And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

(Acts 11:20)

 

And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

(Acts 11:21)

 

Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

(Acts 11:22)

 

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

(Acts 11:23)

 

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

(Acts 11:24)

 

Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

(Acts 11:25)

 

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

(Acts 11:26)

 

And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

(Acts 11:27)

 

And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

(Acts 11:28)

 

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

(Acts 11:29)

 

Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

(Acts 11:30)

 

In Acts chapter 12 Peter’s is then thrown into prison by Herod but is then rescued by angels. Herod himself would be killed, being eaten of worms but the church continues to grow.

Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.

(Acts 12:1)

 

And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

(Acts 12:2)

 

And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

(Acts 12:3)

 

And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

(Acts 12:4)

 

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

(Acts 12:5)

 

And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

(Acts 12:6)

 

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

(Acts 12:7)

 

And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

(Acts 12:8)

 

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

(Acts 12:9)

 

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

(Acts 12:10)

 

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

(Acts 12:11)

 

And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

(Acts 12:12)

 

And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

(Acts 12:13)

 

And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

(Acts 12:14)

 

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

(Acts 12:15)

 

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

(Acts 12:16)

 

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

(Acts 12:17)

 

Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

(Acts 12:18)

 

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

(Acts 12:19)

 

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.

(Acts 12:20)

 

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

(Acts 12:21)

 

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

(Acts 12:22)

 

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

(Acts 12:23)

 

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

(Acts 12:24)

 

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

(Acts 12:25)

 

In Acts chapter 16, Paul’s journeys continue with someone appearing to him by dream asking him to go to Macedonia which he indeed does do, and there he encounters a woman who had a spirit who would announce them. Paul would then turn and cast the evil spirit out of the woman but end up being beaten and jailed because her handlers made money off the possessed woman which income was now gone. Paul and Silas would then worship while in prison and then there would be a big earthquake which freed their bands and would then be used to lead the jailer and his family to Christ. Paul would then be freed.

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

(Acts 16:1)

 

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

(Acts 16:2)

 

Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.

(Acts 16:3)

 

And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

(Acts 16:4)

 

And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

(Acts 16:5)

 

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

(Acts 16:6)

 

After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

(Acts 16:7)

 

And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

(Acts 16:8)

 

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

(Acts 16:9)

 

And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

(Acts 16:10)

 

Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

(Acts 16:11)

 

And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

(Acts 16:12)

 

And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.

(Acts 16:13)

 

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

(Acts 16:14)

 

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

(Acts 16:15)

 

And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

(Acts 16:16)

 

The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

(Acts 16:17)

 

And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

(Acts 16:18)

 

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

(Acts 16:19)

 

And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

(Acts 16:20)

 

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

(Acts 16:21)

 

And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

(Acts 16:22)

 

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

(Acts 16:23)

 

Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

(Acts 16:24)

 

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

(Acts 16:25)

 

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

(Acts 16:26)

 

And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

(Acts 16:27)

 

But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

(Acts 16:28)

 

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

(Acts 16:29)

 

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

(Acts 16:30)

 

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

(Acts 16:31)

 

And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

(Acts 16:32)

 

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

(Acts 16:33)

 

And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

(Acts 16:34)

 

And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

(Acts 16:35)

 

And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

(Acts 16:36)

 

But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

(Acts 16:37)

 

And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

(Acts 16:38)

 

And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.

(Acts 16:39)

 

And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

(Acts 16:40)

 

Romans chapter 3 is the powerful chapter stating how none is right, all do evil, listing the evils done, and all fall short of God’s glory but how Jesus provided the means for all to be redeemed by the free gift of salvation through Him.

(Romans 3:1)  What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?

 

(Romans 3:2)  Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

 

(Romans 3:3)  For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

 

(Romans 3:4)  God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

 

(Romans 3:5)  But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

 

(Romans 3:6)  God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?

 

(Romans 3:7)  For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

 

(Romans 3:8)  And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

 

(Romans 3:9)  What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

 

(Romans 3:10)  As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

 

(Romans 3:11)  There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

 

(Romans 3:12)  They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

 

(Romans 3:13)  Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

 

(Romans 3:14)  Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

 

(Romans 3:15)  Their feet are swift to shed blood:

 

(Romans 3:16)  Destruction and misery are in their ways:

 

(Romans 3:17)  And the way of peace have they not known:

 

(Romans 3:18)  There is no fear of God before their eyes.

 

(Romans 3:19)  Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

 

(Romans 3:20)  Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

 

(Romans 3:21)  But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

 

(Romans 3:22)  Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

 

(Romans 3:23)  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

 

(Romans 3:24)  Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

 

(Romans 3:25)  Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

 

(Romans 3:26)  To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

 

(Romans 3:27)  Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

 

(Romans 3:28)  Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

 

(Romans 3:29)  Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

 

(Romans 3:30)  Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

 

(Romans 3:31)  Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

 

In Romans chapter 6 Paul very strongly states we are in no means supposed to live in sin so that grace may about, for we are now dead to sin through the death of Jesus. It then also states the wages of sin is indeed death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus

(Romans 6:1)  What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

 

(Romans 6:2)  God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

 

(Romans 6:3)  Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

 

(Romans 6:4)  Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

 

(Romans 6:5)  For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

 

(Romans 6:6)  Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

 

(Romans 6:7)  For he that is dead is freed from sin.

 

(Romans 6:8)  Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:

 

(Romans 6:9)  Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

 

(Romans 6:10)  For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

 

(Romans 6:11)  Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

(Romans 6:12)  Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.

 

(Romans 6:13)  Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

 

(Romans 6:14)  For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

 

(Romans 6:15)  What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

 

(Romans 6:16)  Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

 

(Romans 6:17)  But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

 

(Romans 6:18)  Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

 

(Romans 6:19)  I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

 

(Romans 6:20)  For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.

 

(Romans 6:21)  What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

 

(Romans 6:22)  But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

 

(Romans 6:23)  For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

Romans chapter 10 is the important how to be saved chapter which states our faith comes by hearing the word of God and that we must confess the Lord Jesus by our mouths and believe God raised Him from the dead in order to be saved.

(Romans 10:1)  Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

 

(Romans 10:2)  For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

 

(Romans 10:3)  For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

 

(Romans 10:4)  For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

 

(Romans 10:5)  For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

 

(Romans 10:6)  But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

 

(Romans 10:7)  Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

 

(Romans 10:8)  But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

 

(Romans 10:9)  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

 

(Romans 10:10)  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

 

(Romans 10:11)  For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

 

(Romans 10:12)  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

 

(Romans 10:13)  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

 

(Romans 10:14)  How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

 

(Romans 10:15)  And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

 

(Romans 10:16)  But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

 

(Romans 10:17)  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

(Romans 10:18)  But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

 

(Romans 10:19)  But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.

 

(Romans 10:20)  But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.

 

(Romans 10:21)  But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

 

The ten chapters of scripture in this salvation study above are there what Jesus did for us and relate how far God is willing to save someone even a strong former enemy to the church and make him into the church’s greatest asset at that time, which is a powerful demonstration of God’s mercy as related in the seven chapters in Acts above. As it is written God did love the world enough to send His only begotten Son- Jesus to die for our sins on the cross though He was nearly stoned in the gospel of John on two occasions. Jesus makes powerful points in these chapters about how He is indeed the one to take away the sins and also bring everlasting (eternal) Life to all to all those who believe in Him. This was all done so the sins of man, which had separated man from God could be atoned for, which Jesus did by dying o0n the cross, and the love relationship with God then is thus restored. There is nothing like a love relationship with God at all, nothing can even come remotely close to it. I am now including a prayer which you can pray and then invite Jesus in your heart to begin this wonderful relationship to which nothing can compare. Please pray this prayer with me now aloud.

Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived up to this moment and I need Your forgiveness for my sins. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to repent of and turn from my sins. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess Jesus as our Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we will be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Thank You Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank You Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus please transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not at all to myself. Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.

Amen.

 

God bless you and yours