Acts 17:3
“Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.”

What does Acts 17:3 mean?
Acts 17:3 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ." This verse is taken from the book of Acts, which is the fifth book…
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In Acts 17:3, we find a profound declaration made by the Apostle Paul during his time in Thessalonica: "Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ." This verse is rich with…
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O Lord Almighty, Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, We come before You today, filled with gratitude for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Whom You sent into the world that we might have life and have it more abundantly. In the words of Acts 17:3, we affirm…
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