La dernière journée jusqu'à la crucifixion 1 étude
Fiabilité des Écritures et autres thèmes doctrinaux 1 étude
Ministère de Pierre 9 études
- 3The Arrest of the Apostles
- 4The Search for Prisoners
- 5La comparution devant le Sanhédrin
- 6The Speech by the Pharisee Gamaliel
- 7The Apostles' Surprising Reaction
Notes historiques 1 étude
Parole d'un Ami 1 étude
The last day up to the crucifixion
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PER322
Warning about persecution
The article explains Jesus’ warning to his disciples about the inevitable persecution they will face. Drawing on the Gospels, it shows that this hatred is bound up with their belonging to Christ. Yet Jesus promises the support of the Holy Spirit to help them go through these trials.
John 16.1-4 (King James Version) :These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Reliability of the Scriptures and other doctrinal topics
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APO001
The Presence of the Living One in the Midst of the Churches
The first chapter of a study of Revelation, this article presents the dating of the book (around AD 95 under Domitian), the identity of John as its author and his exile on Patmos. The exegetical analysis of Revelation 1 unveils a glorious, sovereign Christ present in the midst of his Churches, calling believers to faithfulness in persecution.
Revelation 1.12-16 (King James Version) :And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Pierre's Ministry
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ADA019
The Arrest of the Apostles
L'article ADA019 commente Actes 5.17-18 : face à la croissance remarquable de l'Église à Jérusalem, le grand prêtre et les sadducéens, animés de jalousie, font arrêter les apôtres. Luc montre que malgré l'opposition des autorités religieuses, l'œuvre du Christ se poursuit par l'action du Saint-Esprit, accomplissant la promesse d'Actes 1.8.
Acts 2.47 (King James Version) :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 -
ADA021
The Search for Prisoners
Analyse d'Actes 5.21-26 : après la délivrance miraculeuse des apôtres, le Sanhédrin découvre les cellules vides. Luc met en lumière la perplexité des autorités religieuses, l'embarras du commandant du Temple et la crainte d'une réaction populaire. Malgré l'inexplicable, les chefs religieux persistent dans leur opposition et ordonnent une seconde arrestation, illustrant la souveraineté de Dieu sur toute opposition humaine.
Acts 4.27-28 (King James Version) :For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA022
La comparution devant le Sanhédrin
Étude exégétique d'Actes 5.27-33 relatant la comparution des apôtres devant le Sanhédrin à Jérusalem. Face aux accusations de Caïphe, Pierre proclame avec assurance que l'obéissance à Dieu prime sur celle des hommes, et annonce que Jésus, crucifié et ressuscité, est élevé comme Prince et Sauveur pour offrir la repentance et le pardon à Israël. Un épisode fondateur de la mission apostolique.
Acts 2.22-24 (King James Version) :Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA023
The Speech by the Pharisee Gamaliel
Lors d'une session du Sanhédrin au printemps 33, le pharisien Gamaliel intervient pour calmer les ardeurs des sadducéens qui souhaitent faire mourir les apôtres. Par un raisonnement pragmatique s'appuyant sur les précédents de Théudas et Judas le Galiléen, il convainc le conseil d'adopter une position attentiste. Dans la perspective de Luc, ses paroles illustrent un thème central des Actes : l'œuvre de Dieu ne peut être arrêtée par les hommes.
Acts 22.3 (King James Version) :I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA024
The Apostles' Surprising Reaction
Après leur flagellation par le Sanhédrin, les apôtres réagissent de manière surprenante en se réjouissant d'avoir été jugés dignes de souffrir pour le nom de Jésus. Loin d'être découragés, ils poursuivent chaque jour leur ministère dans le Temple et dans les maisons, enseignant et annonçant la bonne nouvelle. Luc montre que les persécutions, loin d'arrêter l'Évangile, contribuent paradoxalement à sa progression.
Colossians 4.15 (King James Version) :Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA026
Etienne's Arrest
L'article analyse l'arrestation d'Étienne (Actes 6.8-12) à Jérusalem vers 34-35 ap. J.-C. Bien que désigné parmi les Sept, Étienne exerce un ministère apostolique remarquable. Son témoignage suscite l'opposition de Juifs hellénistes qui, incapables de le réfuter, recourent à de faux témoins pour le faire comparaître devant le Sanhédrin. Luc souligne les parallèles avec le procès de Jésus et l'extension progressive de la persécution à toute l'Église.
Acts 6.8 (King James Version) :And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA027
La comparution d’Etienne devant le Sanhédrin
La comparution d'Étienne devant le Sanhédrin (Actes 6.12-15), vers 34-35 ap. J.-C., est initiée par des opposants hellénistes de la synagogue des Affranchis. Incapables de réfuter sa sagesse, ils recourent à de faux témoins. Les accusations portent sur le Temple et la Loi, rappelant le procès de Jésus. Luc dessine ainsi un parallèle intentionnel entre le Maître et son disciple.
Acts 7.48-50 (King James Version) :Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?Hath not my hand made all these things?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA030
Saul and the Martyrdom of Stephen
L'article ADA030 analyse Actes 8.1-3 : la première apparition de Saul de Tarse, qui approuve le martyre d'Étienne, et le début d'une grande persécution contre l'Église de Jérusalem. La dispersion des croyants en Judée et Samarie, loin d'être une défaite, devient providentiellement le moteur de l'expansion de l'Évangile, accomplissant la promesse de Jésus en Actes 1.8.
Acts 1.8 (King James Version) :But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
ADA031
Persecution
L'article ADA031 analyse la grande persécution de l'Église primitive à Jérusalem (Actes 8.1-3), vers l'an 34-35. Après le martyre d'Étienne, la répression s'étend à tous les croyants, y compris les femmes. Saul de Tarse en est le principal artisan, animé d'un zèle sincère mais mal dirigé pour les traditions juives. Ce texte illustre l'accomplissement des avertissements de Jésus sur la persécution et préfigure la conversion future de Paul.
Acts 8.1-3 (King James Version) :And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Historical notes
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INF025
The controversial writings of Martin LUTHER
Martin Luther produced two bodies of controversial writings: in 1525, a pamphlet calling for the violent suppression of rebellious peasants, and in 1543, a virulently antisemitic treatise entitled 'On the Jews and Their Lies'. These texts, which departed from his initial positions, had grave historical consequences, notably their appropriation by the Nazis. They deeply tarnish the legacy of the Protestant Reformation.
A Friend’s word
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PDA009
God’s love for humanity
The article explores God’s love through John 3:16 and the idea that, despite persecution, faith in Jesus offers a path to eternal life. It asserts that following Jesus’ teachings is an open door into the kingdom of God, and although this life is transitory, our choices here influence our eternity. Salvation through Jesus is presented as a precious gift, and everyone is free to accept it or not.
John 3.16 (King James Version) :For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org