The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-06-27

Where did we leave Paul in the last lesson p
Where did he next gO2 Where is Antioch In
what place did ne preach Acts XIII: A. By
whose invitation2 V. Is Whose history aid be
recount What did he say of the Saviour V. %.
V. 20. Whom did be now address? Meaning OF
the word of this salvaGOn?"
VS. 27-29. What had the Jewish rulers done
V. 80. Who raised Christ from the dead
V. 81. Who had Witnessed these facts How
many days was he seen Of the disciples Acts 3.
VS. 81, 80. What promises we're fulfilled p
Where are these promises found
V. 81. Where Is the second Scripture passage,
which is here quoted to be found?
V. So. What is said in another Psalm What
is meant By see corruption p
V. Sc. Was this fulfilled 10 David
v. 81. How was it fulfilled in Christi
VS. s., 80. What promise does he now make to
his hearers
VS. 40, Al. What warning does give them?
NOTES ON THE LESSON.
We left Paul with Barnabas at Perga.-
From that place they pursued their journey
about an hundred miles to Antioch, in Pts
ida. There were formerly many cities that
bore the name of Antioch in Asia Minor, but
only two are mentioned in the Scriptures;
viz: the Antioch of our last lesson, the cap
isal of Syria and the one now referred to as
the capital Of the Province of Pisidia. Here
according to their custom Paul and Barna-
bas went into the synagogue on the Sabbath
day, and Paul preached Jesus unto the peO-
pie. This was done after an invitation had
been given him by the rulers of the syna-
gogue. He recounted the history of the
Jewish nation, touching upon all the impOr-
tant events in order and showed them that
God had promised to raise up Saviour from
the seed of David, and this promise was full
filed in Jesus Christ.
V. 26. He now addressed the people gen
orally, and makes them the offer Of life
through faith in Jesus Christ.
VS.. 27-29. He then relates the treatment
Christ had received from the rulers, and the
people of Jerusalem; because they gave no
heed to the true meaning Of the prophecies
concerning Him, and though He had COM
mitted no crime deserving death yet they
gave him over to be oruoi6ed and slain"
V. 80. His resurrection is here attributed
to the power Of God alone.
V. 81. The Apostles and many others
could testify Of these things. See Matt.
xviii, Mark xvi, Luke xiv, John Xxx.
VS.. 32-S7. Paul now enforces his doctrine
with Scripture, and quotes Psalm ii Z; lisa.
": 8; and Psalm xvi 10. The first estab-
fishes the truth of His eternal Sonship, and
his Office as a Saviour; the second declares
that the promises of grace shall be fulfilled
and the third sets forth that the Messiah
shall "nOt see corruption that is he shall not
return to his native dust David remained
in the grave, and therefore this passage does
not apply to him, but Christ was raised from
the dead the third day, and therefore is shown
to be the Messiah. The "sure mercies of
David" were the unfailing promises in regard
to a Messiah. Sam. vii SIG.
V. So. Paul again appeals to his country
men and because Jesus is thus shown to be
the Messiah, he now declares him to them,
and proclaims the good news of salvation by
faith in His name, and deiveEance from the
power, guilt and pollution Of sin. Thus the
grand doctrine of Justification by faith alone
is here clearly stated.
V. 40-41. And in conclusion he solemnly
warns them to take heed lest by rejecting the
Is4ess1ah, they called down upon themselves
the fearful judgments predicted by the pro-
phets. Hab. i: $40.