FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one main subject.
1. First paragraph
2. Second paragraph
3. Third paragraph
4. Etc.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.
1. Are we to view Act_19:2-6 as a proof-text for
a. rebaptism of some believers
b. the laying on of hands to receive the subsequent blessing of speaking in tongues?
2. Define prophesying (Act_19:6).
3. Why does Acts record Paul's encounter with both Apollos and these twelve disciples of John the Baptist?
4. Are Act_19:11-12 normative for the church in all ages and cultures? Why/why not?
5. Why is exorcism not included in the lists of spiritual gifts?
6. Why are believers not given more biblical information on this subject?
7. What was the purpose of these miraculous events? (cf. Act_19:17)