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Acts 16:9-10 – The Macedonian Call

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  • Carl J. Haak

The Macedonian call as recorded in Acts 16:9-10 has three lessons for the church in relation to doing mission work.

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Mapping the Route of Paul's "Second Missionary Journey" from Dorylaeum to Troas

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  • Robert Jewett

This article investigates, from an archaeological and historical perspective, the route of Paul's travels through Galatia to Troas, described in Acts 16:6-8. It begins with a brief analysis of the text. Next, it surveys the evidence about the ancient sites along the route from Dorylaeum to Troas. It ends with some additional observations about the transportation system.

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Who Opened Lydia's Heart?

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article considers the work of the Lord in opening the heart of Lydia in Acts 16.

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Partnership in the Gospel: The Role of Women in the Church at Philippi

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  • A. Boyd Luter

This article considers the role of women in the church and in particular the church in Philippi. Women played prominent roles in the development of this congregation that the apostle Paul commended for their partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1:5). The author seeks to explore the question of the nature of women’s “partnership in the gospel," by probing the narrative of Acts 16:12-40.

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The Great Question, and the Equally Great Answer

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  • Barry Loeber

Amidst all the grief and sorrows of this life, what is the one question that matters most? The question that is asked in Acts 16: what must I do to be saved? Today Christians must provide this answer to the many people who seek to fill the emptiness of their life without Christ.

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Acts 16:16-40 - Prison Time

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

This article is a Bible study on Acts 16:16-40.

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Acts 16:1-15 - Come Over and Help Us!

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

This article is a Bible study on Acts 16:1-15.

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Paul the Evangelist

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  • Alex J. MacDonald

The author looks at how Paul brought the gospel, and what we can learn from it for our preaching today. Acts 16:11-40 is discussed in detail.

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Saving Faith and Infant Baptism

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  • James W. Scott

This article is about the relation of faith and baptism. Is it true that somebody has to have faith before they can be baptized? This article looks at the baptism of households or families, at infant baptism and believers baptism, and at the relation of circumcision and baptism.

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Acts 16:30-31 – Dynamic Christian Mission Work

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Acts 16:30-31 looks at mission work through the preaching of the gospel and the conduct of the preacher.

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Worship in War-time

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  • John Piper

Worship of God is not optional. Paul and Silas worshipped God even when bloodied, beaten, and locked in a prison cell (Acts 16). Let us therefore not forget to praise God even in times of suffering.

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How the Lord of Life Gives Life

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  • John Piper

Not all believe when the gospel is preached. Since we all by nature have hardened hearts, why do some believe? This article on Acts 16:14 states that the Holy Spirit opens our hearts to give us new life.

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