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1 | Confidence? | Acts 4:13 | charis | 7046 | ||
Dear saints, What was the 'confidence' that was observed in Peter and John? Can we have it? What did education and training have to do with it? In Jesus, charis |
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2 | Confidence? | Acts 4:13 | Makarios | 7074 | ||
After being imprisoned, brought before the Sanhedrin and severely questioned, Peter and John were not intimidated. They were filled with confidence by the Holy Spirit and reflecting on their direct personal relationship with Jesus Christ, having confidence stemming from that relationship and by being empowered by the Holy Spirit. They preached Jesus and blamed the Sanhedrin for crucifying Him. The defendant had become the prosecutor! The authorities were amazed at the boldness of Peter and John, especially since they were 'unlearned and ignorant' (Acts 4:13). They were laymen, not religious experts, and they had no formal training. But it was clear that these apostles had 'been with Jesus,' who had spoken just as authoritatively, even though He had no official training (Matt. 7:28-29; John 7:15). It was with His authority that they spoke.The council was also silenced by the presence of the healed man (Acts 4:14). Apparently, he had been summoned as part of the 'evidence' against the apostles (vv. 9-10), but he proved to be an embarrassment to the accusers. They could not deny the miracle, and being unwilling to accept Peter's explanation, they were left with the question of what to do to these men (v. 16). All the council could do was forbid the apostles to continue their ministry (Acts 4:17-18). But this feeble effort was like a dam made of toothpicks before the mighty, onrushing power of the Holy Spirit! | ||||||
3 | Confidence? | Acts 4:13 | kalos | 7100 | ||
Nolan: This is in no way a criticism of your answer. I have no problem with your answer. I agree with you 100 percent when you accurately state: "They (Peter and John) were laymen, not religious experts, and they had no formal training." This is an indisputable fact. I merely wish to point out: Although Peter and John indeed had no *formal* training, it would be a major mistake to claim they had *no* training (a claim not made by you). Indeed "it was clear that these apostles had 'been with Jesus," who no doubt had trained them well. They were thoroughly trained by Him during their 3-year association with the Great Teacher (and more), Jesus Christ Himself. Similarly, the apostle Paul (although a non-leader of the Christian church, being merely the author of a major portion of the entire NT) was not without training. He was doubly trained -- in the Law of Moses and during his three years in the wilderness following his conversion. Not to mention that to him was given "much revelation." My point? Any and all who would claim that we have no need of education should consider that the Twelve, as well as the apostle Paul, were well educated in the Faith. Nice try, but don't use Peter, Paul and John as examples of effective witnesses who never had any education. Won't work. I commend you, Nolan on an outstanding reply. Keep up the excellent work. Your brother, JVH0212 |
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4 | Confidence? | Acts 4:13 | Makarios | 7124 | ||
Thank you, JVH0212! I appreciate your kind reply. The only thing that I may add here is that we are all after more instruction and are being trained by Jesus Christ. We have not fulfilled or finished our training in Him, and we will not during this lifetime. For Christ was the ultimate Teacher and it is through His authority and discipleship in His Name that we can gain experience and to grow, therefore making our lives available to Him so that He can train us to do His will. This is the highest form of training that one can undergo, and one that can be undertaken by any number of possible subjects in any walk of life on this earth! If only we will respond to the Teacher and be 'teachable'.. | ||||||
5 | Confidence? | Acts 4:13 | kalos | 7128 | ||
"teach·able - 1 a : capable of being taught b : apt and willing to learn" Capable of being taught. Apt *AND WILLING* to learn. Nolan: "If only we will respond to the Teacher and be 'teachable'.. " Well said! Well said indeed! I appreciate your reply and your point. I have included here the definition of the word 'teachable', a word with which some are not familiar. A concept that the proud and foolish pridefully and foolishly disregard. |
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