Contradictions 1 study
Peter's ministry 3 studies
Miracles 1 study
Contradictions
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CTD029
When did Jesus ascend to heaven?
This article explores the apparent contradiction between Luke 23.43 and John 20.17 concerning Jesus' ascension. It proposes that the term "today" indicates the certainty of the divine promise rather than an immediate action, highlighting the harmony of the Gospels when examined in their eschatological context.
Psalms 95.7 (King James Version) :For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Peter's ministry
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ADA001
Luke's introduction
First commentary in the series on the Acts of the Apostles, this article analyzes Luke's introduction (Acts 1.1-3). It presents Luke as the author of the two works addressed to Theophilus, raises the hypothesis that Theophilus was the one who commissioned them, and stresses the forty days of post-resurrection teaching on the Kingdom of God. These verses provide the transition between the Gospel and the history of the nascent Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1.3 (King James Version) :It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The apostles' conversation with Jesus
Luke reports Jesus' last conversation with his eleven apostles before the Ascension (Acts 1.4-8). Jesus commands them to wait in Jerusalem for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, refuses to reveal the eschatological times reserved to the Father, and entrusts them with a universal mission: to be his witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. This passage forms the structural outline of the book of Acts.
Mark 1.8 (King James Version) :I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The disciples' return and wait
After the ascension of Jesus (May 12, 33), the disciples return to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a "Sabbath day's journey" away. They gather in an upper room, probably the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, and devote themselves unanimously to prayer, together with the women and the family of Jesus. This period of waiting foreshadows the characteristics of the nascent Church.
Acts 2.42-47 (King James Version) :And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.And all that believed were together, and had all things common;And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Miracles
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MIR042
Post-resurrection appearances
This article presents the ten appearances of Jesus after his resurrection, as recounted in the New Testament. From Mary Magdalene at the tomb to the apostles before the Ascension, including the disciples at Emmaus and more than five hundred brothers, these encounters attest to the reality of the resurrection and establish the foundation of Christian faith. The Gospel authors probably selected from among all these appearances.
Mark 16.9-11 (King James Version) :Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org