Acts 17: 26 Commentary

James Pooser: I believe what this verse is not telling us that we should stay where we are born instead it is telling us that God had it all planned out- the domain of every nations on earth. The saying that he who fails to plan plans to fail is applicable in that God is a God of order and He does not fail in what He plans although we may think that He did fail. Example in the rebellion of the devil and the seemingly the devil’s winning the souls of men.But that is just our perceptions of events-our God is in control and He knows what He is doing…and quite meticulous too in his planning and doing-imagine not a sparrow falling in the ground without His Will and knowledge. We cannot put Him in our pocket nor limit Him-God is Great and His mercy endures forever!

By TIUCHE (wrote 3262 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 12/31/2011 05:04 am

does this mean that we should remain within the boundries of which we were born;or stay clear of other countries?

By james pooser (wrote 1 Bible Commentary - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 12/30/2011 17:13 pm

Psalm 90:12 says: “So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”. I think God wants us to realize that we are finite. I don’t think that this means God had assigned a day when our number is up. I don’t think he needs to micromanage us like that. His primary goal for us is that we be conformed to the image of Jesus (Romans 8:29). He will use whatever means he can to achieve this in our lives but we chose where we will live, who we will marry and often the sin, heroic act, exposure to disease or anything else that kills us. Death was never part of his plan.

By Clint Bob (wrote 1 Bible Commentary - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 8/11/2011 16:38 pm

My tribe, language, time of birth, location on earth, time of death, have all been appointed by God.

By James (wrote 1 Bible Commentary - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 1/8/2011 22:29 pm

1)”And he made from one(common origin,one source,one blood)all nations of men to settle on the face of the earth…”Acts17:26(Amp).[Greek :From one;
other manuscripts read: From one blood]
2)Paul gave a speech to the Athenians in the mars Hill meeting place in Athens.Acts 17:22-31.
3)He said that God is the creator of all things &He is the Lord of heaven & earth.Acts 17:24;Read Matt.11:25.
4)The Sun has nine major planets revolving around it.But the Earth is an unique planet God has created.It is the only known planet suitable to support life.Is.42:5;45:12,18.
5)God has created the earth,man & the beast by His great power & by His outstretched arm.Jer.27:5.
6)Man was the crown of God’s creation.Man was created male & female.God expected a godly seed.Mal.2:15.
7)Man was created to have fellowship with God & to trust Him who richly gives all he needs for his enjoyment.Read Pro.8;31;1 Tim.6:17.

By Alex (wrote 499 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 10/9/2008 02:21 am