![]() Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple And let none expect to be turned from their sin, except by believing in, and receiving Christ the Son of God, as their wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.Bible, King James Version Bible, King James VersionĪcts.3 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Let none think that they understand or believe the gospel, who only seek deliverance from the punishment of sin, but do not expect happiness in being delivered from sin itself. ![]() Let none think that they can be happy by continuing in sin, when God declares that the blessing is in being turned from all iniquity. We, by nature cleave to sin the design of Divine grace is to turn us from it, that we may not only forsake, but hate it. Christ came to bless us, by turning us from our iniquities, and saving us from our sins. And he sent his Spirit to be the great blessing. Christ came into the world to bring a blessing with him. Verses 22-26 Here is a powerful address to warn the Jews of the dreadful consequences of their unbelief, in the very words of Moses, their favourite prophet, out of pretended zeal for whom they were ready to reject Christianity, and to try to destroy it. In a state of trial and probation, the glorified Redeemer will be out of sight, because we must live by faith in him. But when sinners are convinced of their sins, they will cry to the Lord for pardon and to the penitent, converted, and believing, times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord. It was not needful for the Holy Spirit to make known the times and seasons of these dispensations. Verses 19-21 The absolute necessity of repentance is to be solemnly charged upon the consciences of all who desire that their sins may be blotted out, and that they may share in the refreshment which nothing but a sense of Christ's pardoning love can afford. Assuredly, those who reject, refuse, or deny Christ, do it through ignorance but this can in no case be an excuse. The apostle showed the Jews the greatness of their crime, but would not anger or drive them to despair. ![]() Every crown must be cast at the feet of Christ. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to thy name, give glory. This shows that Jesus was one with the Father, and co-equal with Him while the apostles knew that they were weak, sinful men, and dependent for every thing on Jesus, whose power effected the cure. But the apostles referred all to their Lord, and refused to receive any honour, except as his undeserving instruments. Our Lord always spoke as having Almighty power, never hesitated to receive the greatest honour that was given to him on account of his Divine miracles. Verses 12-18 Observe the difference in the manner of working the miracles. How sweet the thought to our souls, that in respect to all the crippled faculties of our fallen nature, the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth can make us whole! With what holy joy and rapture shall we tread the holy courts, when God the Spirit causes us to enter therein by his strength! Thus, if we would attempt to good purpose the healing of men's souls, we must go forth in the name and power of Jesus Christ, calling on helpless sinners to arise and walk in the way of holiness, by faith in Him. ![]() Peter, in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, bade him rise up and walk. ![]() Peter and John seem to have been led by a Divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple from his birth. Verses 1-11 The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. ![]()
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