John and Acts seven chapter bible study

 

            Here is a seven chapter bible study featuring John and Acts, which display the power of God with various healing miracles, including making the blind see, the dead being raised including Lazarus, and various and sundry other miracles, all to show how God loves His people and wants them to come to salvation. The seven chapters in this study are John 5, 9, and 11, and Acts 5, 8,9 and 16.  Afterward, there will be a a short salvation message from Romans showing the need for our salvation and how to obtain it so you too can put Jesus in your hearts, confessing Him to be your personal Lord and Savior.

To continue this bible study, John chapter 5 is where the guy at the pool of Bethesda is healed on a Sabbath day, after being paralyzed 38 years. The fact that the healing occurred on the Sabbath day really angered the Jews who then would confront Jesus about it, but it also gives Jesus the chance to launch into a powerful discourse in response to the Jews’ accusations related to salvation stating Jesus cannot do anything without His Father and that those who believe will have eternal life

 (John 5:1)  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

 

(John 5:2)  Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

 

(John 5:3)  In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

 

(John 5:4)  For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

 

(John 5:5)  And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

 

(John 5:6)  When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

 

(John 5:7)  The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

 

(John 5:8)  Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

 

(John 5:9)  And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

 

(John 5:10)  The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

 

(John 5:11)  He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

 

(John 5:12)  Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

 

(John 5:13)  And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

 

(John 5:14)  Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

 

(John 5:15)  The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.

 

(John 5:16)  And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

 

(John 5:17)  But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

 

(John 5:18)  Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.

 

(John 5:19)  Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

 

(John 5:20)  For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

 

(John 5:21)  For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

 

(John 5:22)  For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

 

(John 5:23)  That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

 

(John 5:24)  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

 

(John 5:25)  Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

 

(John 5:26)  For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

 

(John 5:27)  And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

 

(John 5:28)  Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

 

(John 5:29)  And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

 

(John 5:30)  I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

 

(John 5:31)  If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

 

(John 5:32)  There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

 

(John 5:33)  Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

 

(John 5:34)  But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

 

(John 5:35)  He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

 

(John 5:36)  But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

 

(John 5:37)  And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

 

(John 5:38)  And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

 

(John 5:39)  Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

 

(John 5:40)  And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

 

(John 5:41)  I receive not honour from men.

 

(John 5:42)  But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

 

(John 5:43)  I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

 

(John 5:44)  How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

 

(John 5:45)  Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

 

(John 5:46)  For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

 

(John 5:47)  But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

 

John chapter 9 tells the story of the blind man whose eyes were opened by Jesus. He obeyed Jesus’ instructions to wash the mud that his eyes were anointed with and was rewarded with His sight by His obedience. The fact that this happened on the Sabbath day really annoyed the Pharisees and Sadducees who would persecute him including casting him out(excommunicating) him from the synagogue. Jesus appeared to Him asking the blind man if he believed in Jesus and the man worshipped Jesus

And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

(John 9:1)

 

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

(John 9:2)

 

Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

(John 9:3)

 

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

(John 9:4)

 

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

(John 9:5)

 

When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

(John 9:6)

 

And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

(John 9:7)

 

The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

(John 9:8)

 

Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.

(John 9:9)

 

Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?

(John 9:10)

 

He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

(John 9:11)

 

Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

(John 9:12)

 

They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.

(John 9:13)

 

And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.

(John 9:14)

 

Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

(John 9:15)

 

Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

(John 9:16)

 

They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.

(John 9:17)

 

But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.

(John 9:18)

 

And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?

(John 9:19)

 

His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:

(John 9:20)

 

But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.

(John 9:21)

 

These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

(John 9:22)

 

Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

(John 9:23)

 

Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

(John 9:24)

 

He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

(John 9:25)

 

Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?

(John 9:26)

 

He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

(John 9:27)

 

Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.

(John 9:28)

 

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

(John 9:29)

 

The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

(John 9:30)

 

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

(John 9:31)

 

Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

(John 9:32)

 

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

(John 9:33)

 

They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

(John 9:34)

 

Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

(John 9:35)

 

He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

(John 9:36)

 

And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

(John 9:37)

 

And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

(John 9:38)

 

And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

(John 9:39)

 

And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

(John 9:40)

 

Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

(John 9:41)

 

John chapter 11 deals with the story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead, even though Lazarus was dead four days. This startling miracle causes many to believe in Jesus but also there is plotting against Jesus because of this.

(John 11:1)  Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.

 

(John 11:2)  (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

 

(John 11:3)  Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

 

(John 11:4)  When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

 

(John 11:5)  Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

 

(John 11:6)  When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.

 

(John 11:7)  Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

 

(John 11:8)  His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

 

(John 11:9)  Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

 

(John 11:10)  But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

 

(John 11:11)  These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

 

(John 11:12)  Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

 

(John 11:13)  Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

 

(John 11:14)  Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

 

(John 11:15)  And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

 

(John 11:16)  Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

 

(John 11:17)  Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

 

(John 11:18)  Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

 

(John 11:19)  And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

 

(John 11:20)  Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

 

(John 11:21)  Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

 

(John 11:22)  But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

 

(John 11:23)  Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

 

(John 11:24)  Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

 

(John 11:25)  Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

 

(John 11:26)  And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

 

(John 11:27)  She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

 

(John 11:28)  And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

 

(John 11:29)  As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

 

(Joh 11:30)  Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

 

(John 11:31)  The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

 

(John 11:32)  Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

 

(John 11:33)  When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

 

(John 11:34)  And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

 

(John 11:35)  Jesus wept.

 

(John 11:36)  Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

 

(John 11:37)  And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?

 

(John 11:38)  Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

 

(John 11:39)  Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

 

(John 11:40)  Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

 

(John 11:41)  Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

 

(John 11:42)  And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

 

(John 11:43)  And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

 

(John 11:44)  And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

 

(John 11:45)  Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

 

(John 11:46)  But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

 

(John 11:47)  Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

 

(John 11:48)  If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

 

(John 11:49)  And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

 

(John 11:50)  Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

 

(John 11:51)  And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

 

(John 11:52)  And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

 

(John 11:53)  Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

 

(Joh 11:54)  Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

 

(John 11:55)  And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

 

(John 11:56)  Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

 

(John 11:57)  Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.

 

In acts chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira are then dealt with for their deception and then there are more miracles and healings and then the apostles are then beaten for not stopping to preach Jesus but they were not killed even though some examining them wanted them killed. Peter and John rejoiced, however due to the fact that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His Name- how many are like that today? It is a challenge for us all.

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

(Acts 5:1)

 

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

(Acts 5:2)

 

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

(Acts 5:3)

 

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

(Acts 5:4)

 

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

(Acts 5:5)

 

And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.

(Acts 5:6)

 

And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

(Acts 5:7)

 

And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

(Acts 5:8)

 

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

(Acts 5:9)

 

Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

(Acts 5:10)

 

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

(Acts 5:11)

 

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

(Acts 5:12)

 

And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.

(Acts 5:13)

 

And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

(Acts 5:14)

 

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

(Acts 5:15)

 

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

(Acts 5:16)

 

Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

(Acts 5:17)

 

And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

(Acts 5:18)

 

But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

(Acts 5:19)

 

Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

(Acts 5:20)

 

And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

(Acts 5:21)

 

But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,

(Acts 5:22)

 

Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

(Acts 5:23)

 

Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

(Acts 5:24)

 

Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

(Acts 5:25)

 

Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

(Acts 5:26)

 

And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,

(Acts 5:27)

 

Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

(Acts 5:28)

 

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

(Acts 5:29)

 

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

(Acts 5:30)

 

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

(Acts 5:31)

 

And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

(Acts 5:32)

 

When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

(Acts 5:33)

 

Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

(Acts 5:34)

 

And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

(Acts 5:35)

 

For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

(Acts 5:36)

 

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

(Acts 5:37)

 

And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

(Acts 5:38)

 

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

(Acts 5:39)

 

And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

(Acts 5:40)

 

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

(Acts 5:41)

 

And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

(Acts 5:42)

 

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 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)

 

Here is a salvation teaching based on the Romans road salvation tract but it provides more of the surrounding verses for context to make the salvation message even stronger. It is a passion that the Lord has placed on my heart to see the lost be won over to Christ and He has given me a strong knowledge of the bible to enable this to be done. This short teaching/long tract is a product of this passion.

I am starting this off with the passage in Romans 3 which states how nobody does righteously not even one person at all.

(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.

 

This next passage, also from Romans chapter 3 later on says while all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory they are then justified through grace and what Jesus did for them at the cross and this is through faith and it excludes boasting

(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.

 

This next passage of scripture which contains the last seven verses from Romans chapter 6 speaks of us being freed from sin to live righteous and as servants of God for the wages of sin are death (hell) but God’s gift is eternal life by Jesus

(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.

 

While we were yet weak and in sin God in love sent Jesus to die for us as stated in this passage in Romans chapter 5 as while one mad us all sinners through disobedience one’s obedience also brought all back to righteousness

(Romans 5:6)  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

 

(Romans 5:7)  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

 

(Romans 5:8)  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

 

(Romans 5:9)  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

 

(Romans 5:10)  For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

 

(Romans 5:11)  And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

 

(Romans 5:12)  Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned

 

The final passage here from Romans chapter 10 explains that the word is near us, how to be saved by confessing Jesus as Lord by mouth and believing that God raised Him from the dead and of the virtues of those who preach the gospel for faith comes by hearing the word of God.

(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.

 

I feel sure you have now seen enough information by scripture examples now to be ready to pray to God for your salvation from your sins and as a result accept God’s gift of  eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Now I am including in this tract a short salvation prayer that you can say aloud preferably but with all of your heart to ensure that you are saved and have eternal life when you die, going to heaven to be with Jesus forever and not end up going to hell, which is for the devil, demons and the fallen angels and NOT men, forever separated from God who loves you enough to sacrifice His Son for you so you would not have to face this horrible fate as God loves you too much for that.

Heavenly Father I come to You in the Name of Your Son Jesus. I confess to You that I am a sinner and cannot save myself at all. I am sorry for all of my sins that I have done and confess them all to You and repent of all of my sins and unrighteousness that I have done and want to turn away from them all, and also ask You to forgive me for my sins and my past life. Right now I confess with my mouth Jesus as the Lord and Savior of my life and believe in my heart that You, God did indeed raise Him from the dead. I thank You for cleansing me from all unrighteousness and forgiving me of all of my sins and for saving me from hell, a fate which I had deserved because of those sins. I thank You for sending Your Son to die in my place and pay the just penalty for my sins, and for the inexpressible and priceless gift of eternal life that I now claim through the death of Jesus on the cross. Thank You, Lord, again for saving me. In the Name of Jesus I pray Amen

 

God bless you and yours