I. The Church at the Antioch - A Model for Missions

A. A Sound Church in every respect

B. A multi-staffed, well- taught church

C. A diverse yet unified

D. A worshipping, fasting, and praying church

II. The Model: God calls, the church confirms

III. The Task of the church: Evangelism and missions

I. Thankful for the hand of the Lord ON my life.

II. Thankful for the Barnabas' IN my life.

III. Thankful for the title UPON my life.

Westminster Shorter Catechism question #26: How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

Answer: Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

I. Christ's power over earthly kingdoms

II. Christ's authority over earthly kings

III. Christ's immutable decrees

I. God delivers us from our oppressors

II. God delivers us in improbable ways

III. God's deliverance through prayer

I. Giving is a personal decision

II. Giving is a joyful duty

A. There is an element in giving that is joyful.

B. It is joyful and rewarding to give to the body of Christ.

C. It is joyful to meet a need.

D. It s is joyful when we know the cause is worthy

E. It is joyful when we know we are trusting God.

F. It is joyful when there is sacrifice included.

I. The Gentiles receive the same message

II. The Gentiles receive the same spirit

III. The Jewish-Christians "back home" must concede the same conviction

I. Cornelius and His Vision

II. Peter and His Vision

III. Peter and Messengers