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Join Pastor Allen Bonnell for a powerful study of Acts chapter 26, where the Apostle Paul stands before King Agrippa and Festus to deliver his final defense. In this message, titled "Almost Persuaded," we witness a brilliant "apologetic"—a rational defense of faith—that challenges every listener to move from religious knowledge to a transformed life.
The sermon explores three critical themes from Paul’s testimony:
- Radical Grace vs. Religious Achievement: Paul shares his background as a legalistic Pharisee who once persecuted the church, proving that salvation is not earned through strict rules but received through the promise of the resurrection.
- Transformation, Not Just Information: Recounting his Damascus Road encounter, Paul explains that the Gospel's aim is to open eyes and turn people "from darkness to light" and "from the power of Satan to God."
- The Tragedy of Being "Almost Persuaded": Despite hearing the rational truth, King Agrippa remains unmoved, highlighting the danger of being close to the truth without surrendering to it.
Paul argues that Christianity, while supernatural, is entirely rational and is the fulfillment of ancient promises. Don't remain a prisoner to empty pursuits—experience the freedom of the light today.
By WeAreIBCJoin Pastor Allen Bonnell for a powerful study of Acts chapter 26, where the Apostle Paul stands before King Agrippa and Festus to deliver his final defense. In this message, titled "Almost Persuaded," we witness a brilliant "apologetic"—a rational defense of faith—that challenges every listener to move from religious knowledge to a transformed life.
The sermon explores three critical themes from Paul’s testimony:
- Radical Grace vs. Religious Achievement: Paul shares his background as a legalistic Pharisee who once persecuted the church, proving that salvation is not earned through strict rules but received through the promise of the resurrection.
- Transformation, Not Just Information: Recounting his Damascus Road encounter, Paul explains that the Gospel's aim is to open eyes and turn people "from darkness to light" and "from the power of Satan to God."
- The Tragedy of Being "Almost Persuaded": Despite hearing the rational truth, King Agrippa remains unmoved, highlighting the danger of being close to the truth without surrendering to it.
Paul argues that Christianity, while supernatural, is entirely rational and is the fulfillment of ancient promises. Don't remain a prisoner to empty pursuits—experience the freedom of the light today.