Acts and Romans Salvation and power bible study Here are seven chapters of acts which feature a lot of varied stories of healings and miracles from the coming of the Holy Spirit to varied healings like the man at the temple gate, miracles like Angels and the earthquake that helped free Paul and Silas (as well as lead the jailer there as well as his family to accept Christ as their personal savior. I am also including various scriptures from Romans which present the gospel message so you also can make the same decision that Paul’s prison keeper did in Acts chapter 16 and also lead others to Christ. To start out 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. Acts chapter 3 goes on to relate the healing of the man at the gate of the temple and how Peter then explains how Jesus did this for the guy to be a sign to all the people at the temple and then Jesus explains how they crucified Jesus but God brought Jesus back and then encouraged the people to repent and be converted. Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. (Acts 3:1) And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; (Acts 3:2) Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. (Acts 3:3) And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. (Acts 3:4) And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. (Acts 3:5) Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. (Acts 3:6) And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. (Acts 3:7) And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. (Acts 3:8) And all the people saw him walking and praising God: (Acts 3:9) And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. (Acts 3:10) And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. (Acts 3:11) And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? (Acts 3:12) The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. (Acts 3:13) But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; (Acts 3:14) And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. (Acts 3:15) And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16) And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. (Acts 3:17) But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. (Acts 3:18) Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; (Acts 3:19) And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: (Acts 3:20) Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. (Acts 3:21) For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. (Acts 3:22) And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. (Acts 3:23) Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. (Acts 3:24) Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. (Acts 3:25) Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. (Acts 3:26) 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 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) Acts chapter 14 goes on to describe Paul’s ministry describing a healing miracle where a guy walks that never has before but also persecution is described where Paul is stoned after being thrown out of city. And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. (Acts 14:1) But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. (Acts 14:2) Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. (Acts 14:3) But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. (Acts 14:4) And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, (Acts 14:5) They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: (Acts 14:6) And there they preached the gospel. (Acts 14:7) And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: (Acts 14:8) The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, (Acts 14:9) Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. (Acts 14:10) And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. (Acts 14:11) And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. (Acts 14:12) Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. (Acts 14:13) Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, (Acts 14:14) And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: (Acts 14:15) Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. (Acts 14:16) Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. (Acts 14:17) And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. (Acts 14:18) And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. (Acts 14:19) Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. (Acts 14:20) And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, (Acts 14:21) Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22) And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. (Acts 14:23) And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. (Acts 14:24) And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: (Acts 14:25) And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. (Acts 14:26) And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. (Acts 14:27) And there they abode long time with the disciples. (Acts 14:28) 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) I am now concluding this teaching with a large group of verses from Paul’s epistle to the Romans which present the salvation message very powerfully. The teaching is finished by a prayer of salvation to invite Jesus in your heart to begin a relationship with God to which nothing can compare. (Romans 11:11) I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. (Romans 11:12) Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? (Romans 11:13) For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: (Romans 11:14) If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. (Romans 11:15) For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? (Romans 11:16) For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. (Romans 11:17) And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (Romans 11:18) Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. (Romans 11:19) Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. (Romans 11:20) Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: (Romans 11:21) For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. (Romans 11:22) Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (Romans 11:23) And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. (Romans 11:24) For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? (Romans 11:25) For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. (Romans 11:26) And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: I am also adding this passage in Romans chapter 1 stating well my own feelings that I am not ashamed of the gospel and want to see the message of salvation shared so people can accept the same by faith so that people can know and be without excuse (Romans 1:13) Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. (Romans 1:14) I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. (Romans 1:15) So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. (Romans 1:16) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:17) For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:18) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; (Romans 1:19) Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. (Romans 1:20) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: I am continuing this teaching 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. (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. The last 4 verses of Romans 4 also state how that righteousness is imputed to us for believing in Jesus death for us and God who raised Him (Romans 4:22) And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. (Romans 4:23) Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; (Romans 4:24) But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; (Romans 4:25) Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 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 and also reminds us through the offense one many are sinners but through the obedience of one many more were made righteous (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 (Romans 5:13) (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. (Romans 5:14) Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. (Romans 5:15) But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. (Romans 5:16) And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. (Romans 5:17) For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) (Romans 5:18) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. (Romans 5:19) For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. The next 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. Here in these first five verses of Romans 5 we now have peace with God being reconciled by Jesus justified by our faith (Romans 5:1) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:2) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:3) And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; (Romans 5:4) And patience, experience; and experience, hope: (Romans 5:5) And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Paul reminds us in the first two verses of Romans 8 that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1) There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:2) For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:31) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:32) He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:33) Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. (Romans 8:34) Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. (Romans 8:35) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (Romans 8:36) As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. (Romans 8:37) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (Romans 8:38) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Romans 8:39) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Finally in Romans 12 we are now to present our bodies as a living sacrifice and are not to be conformed by the word but transformed by the renewing of our mind. We also are now all part of one body and are encouraged to be diligent in giftings from God and loving to one another and not seeking revenge or retaliate but love our enemies and do good. The whole chapter is included for its powerful encourgements and advice for new believers. (Romans 12:1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:3) For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. (Romans 12:4) For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: (Romans 12:5) So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Romans 12:6) Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (Romans 12:7) Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; (Romans 12:8) Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. (Romans 12:9) Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. (Romans 12:10) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; (Romans 12:11) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; (Romans 12:12) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Romans 12:13) Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. (Romans 12:14) Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. (Romans 12:15) Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. (Romans 12:16) Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (Romans 12:17) Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. (Romans 12:18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. (Romans 12:19) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. (Romans 12:20) Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (Romans 12:21) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. The passages in this teaching above are there to show our need of a savior. 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. 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; I need your forgiveness. 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 turn from my sin. 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 transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself. Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life. Amen. God bless you and yours