| 1:1-5 |
Acts, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces his series on the Book of Acts, expounding the book's salutation as a continuation of the things taught and promised by Christ for the church. |
| 1:6-12 |
The Plan, the Power and the Promise |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the ascension of Christ. |
| 1:12-16 |
Biblical Apostolic Succession |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives commentary on the apostle's replacement of Judas and the authority for church leadership as derived from the Holy Spirit. |
| 2:1-13 |
The Promise Given |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the Day of Pentecost. |
| 2:14-21 |
This is That |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Peter the Apostle's explanation that the Day of Pentecost was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy. |
| 2:22-28 |
Jesus of Nazareth: The Holy One of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the essential doctrines of apostolic preaching, including those concepts that speak to the holiness of God's will. |
| 2:29-36 |
Jesus of Nazareth: Both Lord and Christ |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the messiahship central to the apostolic message. Dr. Johnson observes the parallels between Peter's preaching and Psalm 16. |
| 2:37-40 |
Baptism and the Way of Salvation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Peter's preaching and the place of baptism in receiving salvation through Christ. |
| 2:41-47 |
The First Believers Chapel |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the operations of the early church. |
| 3:21-26 |
Israel's Second Chance |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Peter's preaching about the fulfillment of God's promises in Christ Jesus. |
| 4:1-32 |
The Ultimate Allegiance and the Ultimate Response |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Peter the Apostle's conflict with the Sanhedrin as the result of his preaching and healing by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
| 4:32-5:16 |
The Church's Forgotten Peril |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the deceit of Ananias and Sapphira. |
| 5:17-42 |
Our Ultimate Allegiance |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the ministry of the apostles in the temple shortly after Pentecost and their confrontations with the Jewish leaders. |
| 6:1-15 |
The Paul Before Paul |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the life of Stephen. |
| 7:1-53 |
Stephen's Sermon |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Stephen the martyr's defense of God's plan of salvation. |
| 7:54 - 8:1 |
The Stoning of Stephen |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the reaction of the Jewish leaders to Stephen's sermon and his resulting martyrdom. |
| 8:1-25 |
Simon the Sorcerer and the Faith That Does Not Save |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Peter's exchange with Simon Magus, the magician who attempted to purchase apostolic power. |
| 8:26-40 |
Preaching the Lord Jesus and the Faith That Does Save |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the ministry of Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch. |
| 9:1-9 |
The Conversion of Saul |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the persecution by Saul of the church and his dramatic conversion. |
| 9:10-31 |
The Change That Christ Makes |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Ananias' ministry to the newly converted Paul. |
| 9:32-46 |
Our Needs and Christ's Power |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the miracles performed by the Apostle Peter. |
| 10:1-23 |
Peter's Blunder, or "Not so, Lord" |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Peter's vision of the unclean animals. |
| 10:23-48 |
Peter Preaching Justification by Faith |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Peter the Apostle's meeting with Cornelius the Gentile. |
| 11:1-30 |
Abraham to the World! |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on how the gospel spread to the first Gentiles through Peter. |
| 12:1-25 |
The God Who Smites, or Release and Retribution |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Peter's rescue from prison by the angel. |
| 13:1-4 |
Antioch and the New Testament Church |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the commissioning of Barnabas and Paul from the Antioch Christians. Dr. Johnson also observes how God worked in the organization of the early church. |
| 13:4-12 |
The Cypriot Sorcerer Encounters God's Magic |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's first missionary journey to Cyprus. |
| 13:13-25 |
Paul at Antioch - Biblical Evangelism, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives a two-part exposition on Paul's first testimony of Jesus in the Jewish synagogue. |
| 13:26-41 |
Paul at Antioch - Biblical Evangelism, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his study of Paul the Apostle's message in the Antioch synagogue. Dr. Johnson explains the connection of Paul's message of forgiveness to Old Testament truth. |
| 13:42-52 |
Enrolled for Life and Testimony |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the reaction by the synagogue leaders in Antioch Pisidia to Paul's preaching. |
| 14:1-28 |
Faith Healing at Lystra |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's ministry in central Asia Minor. |
| 15:1-12 |
The First Apostle's Creed |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides commentary on the essence of what Paul and the early apostles believed as the gospel. Dr. Johnson contrasts the apostle's message of grace against the teachings of the Judaizers in the early church. |
| 15:13-21 |
Gentile Salvation and the Old Testament |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Council of Jerusalem and the formation of the doctrines of Gentile and Jewish salvation. |
| 15:36-16:10 |
Send the Light! |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's missionary journeys in western Asia Minor, including the Macedonian Vision. |
| 16:11-15 |
Invincible Grace, or God's Heart Surgery |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's meeting withy Lydia, the woman of faith in Philippi. |
| 16:16-40 |
What Must I Do To Be Saved? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the imprisonment of Paul and Silas and the resulting salvation of their Philippian Jailer. |
| 17:1-15 |
Paul at Thessalonica, or Triumphs and Troubles of Ministry |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's interaction with the town of Thessalonica. |
| 17:16-34 |
Paul Preaching to the Intellectuals |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's sermon on Mars Hill in Athens. |
| 18:1-23 |
The Gospel at Vanity Fair |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides commentary and background on Paul's ministry in ancient Corinth. |
| 18:18-9:7 |
Belated Entrance Into the Covenant Age |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives commentary on Luke's mention of the ministry of Apollos. |
| 19:8-20 |
The Saving Power of the Name of the Lord |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's journey into Ephesus and the spiritual warfare in which the early church was engaged. |
| 19:21-40 |
Christianity and the Special Interests |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the riot in Ephesus that resulted from Paul's preaching. |
| 20:1-12 |
Eutychus and the Easy Path to Fame |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's ministry to the early church during his journeys across the Aegean Sea. |
| 20:13-24 |
The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a sub-series on Paul's sermon to the Ephesian elders. Dr. Johnson discusses church leadership as referenced in Scripture. |
| 20:25-28 |
The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Paul's sermon to the church leaders of Ephesus. Dr. Johnson explains Paul's defense of his ministry. |
| 20:32-38 |
The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part III |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series on Paul's sermon to early church leaders by commenting on Paul's admonitions to adhere to the gospel and avoid worldly entanglements. |
| 21:1-17 |
Applying Divine Principles, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's additional travels in the eastern Mediterranean. Dr. Johnson also comments on the office of prophet in the early church as mentioned with Agabus. |
| 21:18-20 |
Applying Divine Principles, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives commentary on Paul's return to Jerusalem and the resulting conflict with the Jews. |
| 22:1-30 |
Paul's Apology |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's testimony. |
| 23:1-35 |
Paul, the Council and God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin. |
| 24 |
The Governor Before the Apostle |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul the Apostle's defense before the Roman leaders Felix and Drusilla. |
| 25:1-27 |
Festus: Or the Lunacy of Expediency |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's second appearance before the Roman authorities. |
| 26:1-32 |
Agrippa, the Curse of Casualness |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's interaction with Herod Agrippa. |
| 27:1-44 |
Learning Doctrine Amid Crisis at Sea |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives commentary on Paul's shipwreck during the voyage to Rome. |
| 28:1-26 |
And So We Came to Rome |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the Apostle Paul's healing ministry on Malta and the continuing journey on to Italy. |
| 28:17-31 |
At Home in Rome |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's arrival and imprisonment in Rome and his ministry to the Christians there. |
