Paul's sermon in the synagogue of Antioch in Pisidia shows the Announcement of God's Promise, the Accomplishment of God's Promise and the Acceptance of God's Promise.

An elder has Biblical authority to use the Word of God to encourage and correct church members, even in some very personal ways.

In Philippians 3-7-12, Paul makes five forceful declarations of reliance on Christ. He say he has no boast but Christ, no righteousness but Christ, no knowledge by Christ, no hope but Christ and no ambition but Christ.

God's grace, which appeared through the first coming of Jesus, teaches us how to live for Him until glory appears at the second coming of Jesus.

The Missionary Journeys were offensive campaigns in the Spiritual warfare for souls. First contact with the adversary came in the person of Elymas the sorcerer of Cyprus.

As the church at Antioch stands at the precipice of world-wide Gospel missions, they are led by the Holy Spirit. We find a Spirit-led assembly- 1- celebrates unity through diversity, 2- serves and worships the Lord, 3- exercises submission and authority.

The daily behavior of every member of the Lord's church is either an indictment or adornment of the doctrine of God.

Luke concludes the first section of Acts with a fascinating account of God's determination to be glorified.

The New Testament speaks with absolute clarity that the work of elders within the church is designed to maintain the spiritual health of the assembly, protecting it from doctrinal error and providing leadership of the church's missions.

Luke introduces us to the Church at Antioch- the launching point for Gospel mission work to the Gentile world. He shows us how the Church at Antioch was- Established by the Gospel -19-21-, Endorsed by Authority -22-24-, Encouraged by Saul -25-26- and Edified by Love -27-30-.