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BIBL 104
Name: Kimberly Mosley
Bible Study Project: Correlation Passage: Acts 19:11-22
A.
How does this passage from Acts fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what
type of story you believe this to be (creation, fall, redemption, or new creation) and
explain why you believe this to be so? Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (150-300
words) in length. It may be good to review chapter 6 in Everyday Bible Study to recall
what each of these four themes are about.
The passage in Acts 19:11-22 tells the story of how God worked through Paul, performing miracles that echo the theme of redemption found throughout the Bible. Redemption, at its core, is about saving humanity from sin. In these verses, we witness Paul's extraordinary abilities to heal the sick and drive out evil spirits with just the touch of his garments or by invoking the name of Jesus. This same Jesus, whose sacrifice on the
cross at Calvary secured our redemption by dying for our sins. As the scripture unfolds, we see witnesses of these miracles compelled to publicly confess their sins, and the message of the Lord spreading far and wide. Through these miraculous events, we see redemption at work in various forms, as people are saved and transformed by the power of God's promises.
B.
How does your theological principle from Acts 19:11-22 fit with the rest of the Scripture?
This principle is the one you have written out in 1-3 sentences in the Interpretation
Assignment. If your theological principle is a true Biblical principle, it will be reflected
throughout the Scriptures. Where is the theological principle discovered in this New
Testament narrative found elsewhere in the Scriptures? Your explanation should be 1
paragraph (150-300 words) in length. Be specific. Give, explain, and cite your supporting
passage(s) from Scripture
.
The principle that "there is true power in the name of Jesus which cannot be used by those who do not have a relationship with him" is clearly demonstrated in this scripture. Paul, in casting out evil spirits, invoked the name of Jesus. This aligns with John 14:13-
14, where Jesus himself says, "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." Acts
19:15 recounts an encounter where an evil spirit challenged individuals lacking a relationship with Jesus, saying, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?" This passage underscores that without a connection to the Lord, invoking his name holds no power.
The validity of this principle is further emphasized in Acts 4:12, which states, "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Jesus reaffirms this exclusivity in John 14:6, declaring, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." pg. 1
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These passages collectively highlight the indispensable role of a personal relationship with Jesus in accessing the power inherent in his name.
C.
How does your theological principle from this passage in Acts reflect the person and
work of Jesus Christ? State and explain at least one way that the theological principle of
this passage correlates with something of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Your
explanation should be 1 paragraph (150-300 words) in length. Be specific. Give, explain,
and cite your supporting passage(s) from Scripture.
Philippians 2:9-11 delivers a powerful message: "Therefore God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, that at the mention of the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the Father." This verse emphasizes Jesus's elevated status and the universal acknowledgment of his lordship.
The significance behind Jesus's exaltation becomes clear when we turn to Ephesians 1:7: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace." Here, Jesus is identified as the redeemer, whose sacrificial act secures redemption for humanity. This act of redemption is a profound expression of God's love for his creation, echoing the sentiment of John 3:16: "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." These verses collectively illustrate the depth of God's love and the central role of Jesus as the redeemer of humanity.
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