The writer tealls of the affect the Jewish Message of the messiah is having on the people of Europe, the work in Corinth which would later be presented to the Apostles in "and others" in Jerusalem. why did paul anticipate a rude arrival from the messianic Jews? the words of Barnabus and Peter to be reckoned with.

We meet the John the Baptist\Jewish Apocalyptic teacher as he is introduced to the doctrine of the "Resurrection of the Dead".

In this episode we talk about the difference between Serapis and Jewish Messianism centered around Jesus, which was eluded to in earlier episodes of acts. It is important to understand the similarities and recognize the audience and church development "mail route" of Christianity.

This is also good reference for Revelations 2-3, so pay attantion!! - Historical info

Paul in Europe begin to learn the need to craft his message towards a gnostic ear. become all things to all people

The first European convert, paul chased out of Thessalonica

Since james the brother of Jesus and the Leader of the christian movment ruled that gentiles would be established as Noachides, pauls primary contention comes into view. No circumcision needed for gentiles or hellenistic jews... But how is this going to work?

Miracles in certain areas makes one divine. the teaching of gnostic expectations and the powers of the apostles. Influences can be tricky

Pauls frustration with the Jews in their not accepting the Gospel directly.

Persecution by the Jews, the Jews turning their backs. Do not receive help from the infidels. the cry of the Jews

The rabbinical councli included the Navi's of both Schools, Gamliel the 1st, who took over from Hillel and Shammai, both of whom investigated the new Jewish messianic expression.

Many messiahs have come and gone, what makes this one so much better?

During this period the christian church became convinced that Herods defeat of forces and demise were the direct result of the Herodian persecutions of the christians. Thus strengthening the belief and faith of the burdening Christian church