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[Pages:488]TheActs of the

Apostles

by

E.G. White

The complete book plus 41 Brief Bible studies, 3 chronology charts, list of 61 family Bible stories, and a time line from 63 B.C. to A.D. 135

Harvestime Books

HB?114 Acts of the Apostles by E.G. White Published by Harvestime Books Altamont, TN 37301 USA Printed in the United States of America Cover and Text Copyright ? 2001

The complete, five-volume Conflict of the Ages Series is now once again available, in boxful quantities, at the prices they sold for when their author died in 1915. Each reprint contains the complete text of the original book, plus a number of additional, excellent study aids.

Among the additional features in the complete set, which can be purchased separately or together, the reader will find the following: maps, chronology charts, time lines, locations of Bible stories, prophecies of Christ, a locational harmony of the Gospels, a historical and medical analysis of the Crucifixion, the Basic Steps to Christ, sample of outstanding quotations which canvassers can use, a variety of indexes, and brief Bible studies at the end of chapters.

Cover: In the spring of 1989, the editor of Harvestime Books asked a close friend, James Arrabito, a skilled Westcoast artist, to paint a picture illustrating the shipwreck scene in Acts 27:43 and 44, for an extremely low-cost edition of Acts of the Apostles.

James completed the painting in July 1989, and he promised that, as soon as he had time, he would produce another painting for the cover of Prophets and Kings. Unfortunately, Jim died in an airplane crash in Alaska on September 2, 1990, before that second painting could be completed.

This book: This edition includes the complete original book. Nothing the author wrote has been omitted or changed.

Explanation of bracketed numbers on page tops: These refer to comparable, standardized paging in the original cloth-cover edition.

Additional copies: For additional copies of this book at remarkably low prices in boxful quantities, write to Harvestime Books, Altamont, TN 37301. When you write, ask for a copy of our "Missionary Book Order Sheet," containing low-cost boxful prices of this and other books, such as Great Controversy, Ministry of Healing, Christ's Object Lessons, Bible Readings, etc.

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Contents

SPECIAL HELPS

Chronology of the Book of Acts 12 Chronology of the Epistles of Paul 13 Chronology of the General Epistles 14 Bible Stories for the Family 15

? SECTION ONE ? THE PREPARATION

1 God's Purpose for His Church 17

Ezekiel 34:26, 29-31; Isaiah 43:10-12; 42:6-7 Bible Study: Nearness to God 22

2 The Training of the Twelve 23

Mark 3:13-14; John 15:26-27; John 16:33 Bible Study: Abiding in Christ 28

3 The Great Commission 29

Luke 24:45-49; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:5, 8

? SECTION TWO ? THE MINISTRY BEGINS

4 Pentecost 36

Luke 24:53; Acts 1

5 The Gift of the Spirit 45

John 14:16-17; Acts 2 Bible Study: Walking with God 52

6 At the Temple Gate 53

Acts 3; Acts 4:1-31

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7 A Warning against Hypocrisy 63

Acts 4:32 - 5:11 Bible Study: Preparing for Christ's Coming 68

8 Before the Sanhedrin 69

Acts 5:12-42 Bible Study: Our Heavenly Home 76

9 The Seven Deacons 77

Acts 6:1-7 Bible Study: God Wants to be with You 84

10 The First Christian Martyr 85

Acts 6:5-15; Acts 7 Bible Study: Glorification Awaits the Faithful 89

11 The Gospel in Samaria 90

Acts 8 Bible Study: Our Duty, to Glorify God 96

12 From Persecutor to Disciple 97

Acts 9:1-18 Bible Study: Giving Good for Evil 105

13 Days of Preparation 106

Acts 9:19-30

14 A Seeker for Truth 112

Acts 9:32 - 11:18 Bible Study: Praising God 120

15 Delivered from Prison 121

Acts 12:1-23

16 The Gospel Message in Antioch 130

Acts 11:19-26; Acts 13:1-3 Bible Study: Divine Guidance 138

? SECTION THREE ? PAUL, THE APOSTLE

17 Heralds of the Gospel 139

Acts 13:4-52

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18 Preaching among the Heathen 147

Acts 14:1-26

19 Jew and Gentile 155

Acts 15:1-35 Bible Study: The Lord Is Our Helper 165

20 Exalting the Cross 166

Acts 15:36-41; Acts 16:1-16 Bible Study: Guidance by the Holy Spirit 173

21 In the Regions Beyond 174

Acts 16:7-40

22 Thessalonica 181

Acts 17:1-10 Bible Study: We Are to be Holy 188

23 Berea and Athens 189

Acts 17:11-34

24 Corinth 198

Acts 18:1-18 Bible Study: Promises to Children 206

25 The Thessalonian Letters 207

1 Thessalonians; 2 Thessalonians

26 Apollos at Corinth 217

Acts 18:18-28 Bible Study: Parental Duties 226

27 Ephesus 227

Acts 19:1-20 Bible Study: Honor Your God 234

28 Days of Toil and Trial 235

Acts 19:21-41; Acts 20:1 Bible Study: Help from the Lord 239

29 Message of Warning and Entreaty 240

Part of 1 Corinthians

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30 Called to Reach a Higher Standard 248

Part of 1 Corinthians Bible Study: The Blessing of Children 258

31 The Message Heeded 259

2 Corinthians Bible Study: Children Should Be Obedient 267

32 A Liberal Church 268

2 Corinthians 8:7-12; 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

33 Laboring under Difficulties 276

1 Thessalonians 2:6-9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8-12 Bible Study: Better to be Humble 285

34 A Consecrated Ministry 286

2 Timothy 2:4; Colossians 1:25-29 Bible Study: God Leads His People 295

35 Salvation to the Jews 296

Romans Bible Study: The Goodness of God 303

36 Apostasy in Galatia 304

Galatians Bible Study: Your Influence Is Important 308

37 Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem 309

Acts 20:4 - 21:16 Bible Study: A Pure Heart 316

38 Paul, a Prisoner 317

Acts 21:17 - 23:35 Bible Study: He Will Give You the Words 331

39 The Trial at Caesarea 332

Acts 24 Bible Study: Warnings Must Be Given 338

40 Paul Appeals to Caesar 339

Acts 25:1-12 Bible Study: Found at His Feet 342

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41 "Almost Thou Persuadest Me" 343

Acts 25:13-27; Acts 26 Bible Study: Decision Time 347

42 The Voyage and Shipwreck 348

Acts 27; Acts 28:1-10

43 In Rome 354

Acts 28:11-31; Philemon

44 Caesar's Household 364

1 Corinthians 1:26; Philippians 1:13-14; 4:22 Bible Study: He Wants All to be Saved 369

45 Written from Rome 370

Colossians; Philippians Bible Study: Rejoicing in the Lord 381

46 At Liberty 382

Acts 28:30-31 Bible Study: A Glorious Inheritance 384

47 The Final Arrest 385

2 Timothy 4:9-12

48 Paul before Nero 387

2 Timothy 4:16-17 Bible Study: He Is Interceeding for You 391

49 Paul's Last Letter 392

2 Timothy

50 Condemned to Die 400

2 Timothy 1:12 Bible Study: Do Justly to Others 403

? SECTION FOUR ? THE OTHER APOSTLES

51 A Faithful Undershepherd 404

1 Peter Bible Study: Giving to the Lord 415

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52 Steadfast unto the End 416

2 Peter Bible Study: He Is Calling You to Come 423

53 John, the Beloved 424

John 21:20 Bible Study: Christ, Our Source of Life 429

54 A Faithful Witness 430

1 John; 2 John; 3 John Bible Study: Justification by Faith 437

55 Transformed by Grace 438

1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 1:8-10 Bible Study: You Are to Enlighten the World 445

? SECTION FIVE ? THE REVELATION

56 Patmos 446

Revelation 1:9

57 The Revelation 453

Revelation Bible Study: Entering into Christ's Joy 464

58 The Church Triumphant 465

Zechariah 6:12, 15; 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 Bible Study: What We Need to Know 472

Appendix Historical Time Line from Pompey to Barcochba (63 B.C. - A.D. 135) 473

Scripture Index 477

Topical Index 483

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