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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost - Though in the world they had tribulation, yet in Christ they had peace; and, while engaged in their Master's work, they always had their Master's wages. The happiness of a genuine Christian lies far beyond the reach of earthly disturbances, and is not affected by the changes and chances to which mortal things are exposed. The martyrs were more happy in the flames than their persecutors could be on their beds of down. St. Paul's sermon at Antioch has been thus analyzed. 1. His prologue, Act 13:16, addressed to those who fear God. 2. His narrative of God's goodness to Israel: 1. In their deliverance from Egypt. 2. In their support in the wilderness. 3. In his giving them the land of Canaan. 4. In the judges and kings which he had given for their governors, Acts 13:7-22. 3. His proposition, that Jesus was the Christ, the Savior of the world, Act 13:23. 4. The illustration of this proposition, proving its truth: 1. From Christ's stock and family, Act 13:23. 2. From the testimony of his forerunner, Act 13:24. 3. From the resurrection of Christ, Act 13:30; which was corroborated with the testimony of many Galileans, Act 13:31, and of the prophets, David, Act 13:33, Act 13:35, and Isaiah, Act 13:34. 5. He anticipates objections, relative to the unjust condemnation, death and burial of Christ, Act 13:27-29. 6. His epilogue, in which he excites his audience to embrace the Gospel on two considerations: 1. The benefits which they receive who embrace the Gospel, Act 13:38, Act 13:39. 2. The danger to which they were exposed who should despise and reject it, Act 13:40, Act 13:41.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the disciples--who, though not themselves expelled, had to endure sufferings for the Gospel, as we learn from Act 14:22. were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost--who not only raised them above shame and fear, as professed disciples of the Lord Jesus, but filled them with holy and elevated emotions. Next: Acts Chapter 14
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:52 Despite probable harassment and persecution, the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (cp. 5:41; 16:23-25; Matt 5:10-12; 2 Cor 8:2; 1 Thes 1:6).
Acts 13:52
A Light for the Gentiles
51So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.52And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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When the Spirit Comes
By Jim Cymbala3.7K26:14Holy Spirit FillingACT 13:52ACT 14:27ACT 18:24ACT 19:1ACT 19:6ACT 19:11In this sermon, the pastor shares his personal experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit at the age of 14. He emphasizes that this experience is not limited to strong Christians, but is doubly important for weak Christians as it can make them strong. The pastor also highlights the importance of being continually refilled and revived by the Holy Spirit. He explains that the Holy Spirit is the only agent of God on earth currently and holds all power, while forgiveness and merit are found in Jesus. The pastor concludes by discussing the miraculous acts performed through the belief in objects like napkins and aprons in the Bible.
Be Thankful
By Bill McLeod3.4K43:57ThankfulnessMAT 7:7ACT 13:52ROM 1:21ROM 15:4PHP 2:14In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story about a man in Chile who was struggling to support his family despite working two full-time jobs. The man lived in a small, makeshift house and could not afford basic necessities like dental care. The preacher emphasizes the importance of gratitude and contentment, highlighting the problem of thanklessness and dissatisfaction in North American society. He warns against the belief that material gain equates to godliness and urges listeners to turn away from such thinking. The sermon also references biblical passages that speak to the unfaithfulness and unholy behavior characteristic of the last days.
Mission of the Spirit
By Stephen Olford1.6K34:50Spirit Of GodACT 13:1ACT 13:7ACT 13:52In this sermon, the speaker discusses the fourfold blessing that comes from being a missionary for Christ. The first blessing is the opportunity to witness for Christ, as seen in the apostles preaching the word of God and performing miracles. The second blessing is the ability to battle for Christ, as the apostles faced persecution and opposition from the Jews. The third blessing is the joy of harvesting for Christ, as they saw many conversions and the spread of the gospel. Lastly, the speaker emphasizes the blessing of suffering for Christ, as the apostles were expelled and faced persecution. The sermon encourages all believers to see themselves as missionaries in their daily lives and to embrace these blessings.
Joy
By Jim Cymbala1.2K26:46JoyNEH 8:10PSA 100:2JHN 15:11ACT 13:52ROM 14:17PHP 4:41JN 1:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord and counting our blessings instead of focusing on our problems. He highlights that Satan is after our joy because without joy, we cannot effectively serve God or have faith to battle the enemy. The preacher references the early Christian church, where the disciples were described as being filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. He encourages the audience to seek the joy given by the Holy Spirit, which cannot be affected by demons or circumstances. The sermon emphasizes the need to protect and maintain our joy as it is a source of strength and a gift from God.
Book of Acts Series - Part 16 | Unrecognized Blessings
By Jim Cymbala1.1K45:42Book Of ActsACT 13:16ACT 13:32ACT 13:38ACT 13:42ACT 13:46ACT 13:52In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of starting with a common ground when sharing the gospel. He uses the example of Paul preaching in a synagogue and starting with Jewish history to connect with his audience. The preacher also highlights the two great promises of the good news of Jesus. He then discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in directing the affairs of the church and encourages believers to listen, yield, and obey the Spirit's guidance. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing and listening to the voice of Jesus amidst the distractions of life.
God's Alarm Clock
By Bill McLeod1.1K1:02:28WarningPSA 119:133PRO 21:16JHN 2:17ACT 13:52ROM 14:171TH 5:61TH 5:92TI 2:241PE 2:211JN 2:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and alert life. He shares a story of a man who fearlessly faced a dangerous situation because he had faith in heaven. The preacher encourages the audience to walk wisely, redeem their time, and be filled with the Spirit. He emphasizes that our lives are like a theater, being watched by God, angels, and even demons. The sermon concludes with a reminder to stay awake and prepared for the coming of Jesus. The preacher also shares a personal anecdote about a mischievous classroom experience.
How to Be Led by the Spirit
By Shane Idleman61752:062CH 34:27PSA 111:10PRO 3:5JHN 14:26ACT 13:9ACT 13:52ROM 8:14GAL 5:16EPH 4:30JAS 4:10This sermon emphasizes the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, highlighting the process of waiting, praying, fasting, meditating on God's Word, and obeying His commands. It stresses the need for humility, obedience, and repentance to truly be led by the Spirit and experience God's direction and power in life.
On Eagles' Wings Pt 205
By Don Courville29136:57Radio ShowACT 13:52EPH 2:8HEB 1:3HEB 4:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the excitement and power of the book of Acts in the Bible. He shares a personal experience of being delayed and using that time to pray, which led to a divine encounter with a man who needed to hear about Jesus. The preacher believes that Satan has infiltrated churches and hindered the power of the Holy Spirit, but he desires to see that same power at work today. He encourages believers to be learners, humble servants, and disciples who share their testimonies and lead others to salvation.
The Infilling of the Holy Spirit
By F.B. Meyer1Infilling of the Holy SpiritEmpowerment for MinistryJHN 7:37ACT 2:4ACT 4:8ACT 6:5ACT 13:52EPH 5:18F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of the infilling of the Holy Spirit, explaining that true Christians are anointed by the Spirit, which empowers them for joyful living and witness. He draws parallels between the effects of wine and the Holy Spirit, highlighting joy, speech, and power as key outcomes of being filled with the Spirit. Meyer encourages believers to continually seek this infilling, likening it to a well that is always replenished, and stresses the importance of being equipped by the Holy Spirit for ministry. He illustrates that this infilling can occur suddenly or gradually, and urges Christians to remain in a state of readiness to receive from God. Ultimately, Meyer calls for a life that is consistently filled with the Holy Spirit, reflecting Christ's character and power.
A Letter to a Bereaved Brother
By John Gifford Bellett0NEH 8:10PSA 16:11MRK 16:3LUK 2:10ACT 13:52ROM 5:11EPH 5:27PHP 4:41TH 2:19John Gifford Bellett preaches about the abundant joy found in God's presence, as seen in the opening of Luke where angels and filled human vessels express joy in the Holy Ghost. Believing sinners like Peter, the healed palsied man, Levi, and the children of the bride-chamber also exhibit this joy in different ways, showcasing the kingdom of God's feature of 'joy in the Holy Ghost.' This joy, experienced through our Lord Jesus Christ, is transformative, leading to actions like leaving behind worldly possessions and feasting in the presence of the Bridegroom. Believers are encouraged to find strength in the joy of the Lord and to delight in pleasing God, knowing that joy in God is the crowning experience of the soul.
In the Vine
By K.P. Yohannan0Holy SpiritEmpowerment for MinistryMRK 5:8LUK 11:13JHN 7:38JHN 15:1JHN 15:5ACT 1:4ACT 13:52ROM 8:26GAL 5:22EPH 5:18K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit for effective ministry, drawing parallels between Jesus' anointing and the disciples' empowerment. He recounts a transformative experience where he felt spiritually empty until he earnestly prayed for the Holy Spirit's filling, resulting in a powerful ministry moment. Yohannan highlights that true Christian work requires supernatural power, not just human effort, and encourages believers to seek the Holy Spirit actively. He reminds us that without the Holy Spirit, our efforts are futile, as Jesus stated, 'without Me, you can do nothing.' The sermon calls for a deeper reliance on the Holy Spirit to live a fruitful Christian life.
Agape Love
By A.W. Tozer0NEH 8:10JHN 16:20ACT 13:52ROM 8:28GAL 5:22PHP 1:4PHP 4:41TH 1:6The preacher delves into the concept of joy (chara) in the Bible, emphasizing that it is a feeling of inner gladness and delight based on spiritual realities, independent of circumstances. Joy is a deep assurance and confidence that ignites a cheerful heart, a gift from God to believers. The preacher highlights that joy is a part of God's essence and is manifested in His children through His Spirit. Believers are encouraged to maximize their joy through repentance, hope in future glory, God's Word, prayer, fellowship, discipleship, giving, and maintaining fellowship with the Father and Son.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost - Though in the world they had tribulation, yet in Christ they had peace; and, while engaged in their Master's work, they always had their Master's wages. The happiness of a genuine Christian lies far beyond the reach of earthly disturbances, and is not affected by the changes and chances to which mortal things are exposed. The martyrs were more happy in the flames than their persecutors could be on their beds of down. St. Paul's sermon at Antioch has been thus analyzed. 1. His prologue, Act 13:16, addressed to those who fear God. 2. His narrative of God's goodness to Israel: 1. In their deliverance from Egypt. 2. In their support in the wilderness. 3. In his giving them the land of Canaan. 4. In the judges and kings which he had given for their governors, Acts 13:7-22. 3. His proposition, that Jesus was the Christ, the Savior of the world, Act 13:23. 4. The illustration of this proposition, proving its truth: 1. From Christ's stock and family, Act 13:23. 2. From the testimony of his forerunner, Act 13:24. 3. From the resurrection of Christ, Act 13:30; which was corroborated with the testimony of many Galileans, Act 13:31, and of the prophets, David, Act 13:33, Act 13:35, and Isaiah, Act 13:34. 5. He anticipates objections, relative to the unjust condemnation, death and burial of Christ, Act 13:27-29. 6. His epilogue, in which he excites his audience to embrace the Gospel on two considerations: 1. The benefits which they receive who embrace the Gospel, Act 13:38, Act 13:39. 2. The danger to which they were exposed who should despise and reject it, Act 13:40, Act 13:41.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the disciples--who, though not themselves expelled, had to endure sufferings for the Gospel, as we learn from Act 14:22. were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost--who not only raised them above shame and fear, as professed disciples of the Lord Jesus, but filled them with holy and elevated emotions. Next: Acts Chapter 14
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:52 Despite probable harassment and persecution, the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (cp. 5:41; 16:23-25; Matt 5:10-12; 2 Cor 8:2; 1 Thes 1:6).