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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

Another faithful sermon to the Jew. It is pleasant to observe the traces, in every possible place, of the grace still held out to the Jew. It vindicates with emphasis "the long-suffering" of God, and the continuing force of the dying prayer of him whom those Jews "slew and hanged on a tree." And, though in a less degree, it is pleasant to observe how messengers and apostles, when they reach a new town, pay their first visit to the synagogue. This very thing the Apostle of the Gentiles ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-41

The New Testament in the Old. The expositions of the Scriptures of the Old Testament by the writers and speakers of the New Testament are worthy of our deepest attention, Not only do they draw out from those Scriptures particular instruction which of ourselves we should never, perhaps, have found there, but they supply us with irrefragable proofs of the unity of purpose which ordained the long sequence of events themselves, through many centuries, and also ordained that a faithful record... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-43

Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch. I. The MAIN PURPOSE of it—to prove the Messiahship of Jesus, and therefore to proclaim the gate of life open. History of Divine grace pointing to clay of salvation. The course of thought in Paul's own mind, which led him to faith. II. The MAIN STRENGTH of the argument—the facts of the Savior's death and. resurrection. Paul could speak with special emphasis, though prudently avoided bringing in at this point his own conversion. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:38

Brethren for men and brethren, A.V., as before, Acts 13:26 and Acts 13:15 ; proclaimed for preached, A.V.; remission for the forgiveness, A.V. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:38

The proclamation. "Be it known unto you, therefore, men and brethren," etc. The change in the world since Paul was at Antioch; yet the proclamation as necessary as ever. The nearer we come to apostolic simplicity, the greater our success. Nothing but the gospel can accomplish the work, and that because it changes the heart through the forgiveness of sins. I. The FREEDOM of the proclamation. Forgiveness, not purchased or wrought out, but simply announced. II. The invitation to ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:38

Forgiveness of sins. To illustrate how the gospel message has ever borne on this "forgiveness of sins," compare for the teaching of John the Baptist, Mark 1:4 ; Luke 2:3 : of our Lord himself, Matthew 9:2 , Matthew 9:6 ; Luke 7:47 ; Luke 24:47 : of St. Peter, Acts 2:38 ; Acts 5:31 ; Acts 10:43 . See another instance of St. Paul's teaching on the subject ( Acts 26:18 ). Taken with its context, the passage is a striking one, as showing how deeply St. Paul was, from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:39

Every one that believeth is for all that believe are, A.V. Here, then, is the great gospel message of grace, "the gospel of the grace of God," as St. Paul speaks in Acts 20:24 ; the proclamation, consequent upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, of a free and full forgiveness of sins to all that repent and believe the gospel ( Acts 20:21 ); see Acts 2:38 ; Acts 3:19 ; Acts 4:12 ; Acts 5:31 ; Colossians 1:14 , etc., and Matthew 1:21 ; Luke 1:77 . Note, too, how... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:38

Be it known ... - Paul, having proved his resurrection, and shown that he was the Messiah, now states the benefits that were to be derived from his death.Through this man - See the notes on Luke 24:47. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:39

And by him - By means of him; by his sufferings and death.All that believe - See the notes on Mark 16:16.Are justified - Are regarded and treated as if they were righteous. They are pardoned, and admitted to the favor of God, and treated as if they had not offended. See this point explained in the notes on Romans 1:17; Romans 3:24-25; Romans 4:1-8.From all things - From the guilt of all offences.From which ye could not ... - The Law of Moses commanded what was to be done. It appointed... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 13:38-39

Acts 13:38-39 . Be it known unto you, therefore Be persuaded of this as a most certain and momentous truth, a truth infinitely consolatory; that through this man This seed of David, and Son of God; is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins The free, full, and assured pardon of all your offences, be they ever so great, and ever so aggravated. And by him By his mediation, by his sacrifice and intercession; all that believe Greek, πας ο πιστευων , every one that believeth; namely,... read more

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