He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Acts 28:30,31

He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Acts 28:30,31

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, "Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome. Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, "Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome. Acts 23:11

After Paul’s missionary work in Ephesus leads to a great number of people being converted, a local businessman complains that the Christians are diminishing his business and ruining the worship of his god. Through this story we realize that the gospel is a threat to our old way of life devoid of God.

After Paul’s missionary work in Ephesus leads to a great number of people being converted, a local businessman complains that the Christians are diminishing his business and ruining the worship of his god. Through this story we realize that the gospel is a threat to our old way of life devoid of God.

The Sovereignty of God is seen as He works out his purposes through Paul and his team in his second missionary journey.

First, Paul’s plans to visit cities in the province of Asia were prevented by the Holy Spirit as were plans to move north to the province of Bithynia.

Second, as a result of a dream/vision from the Lord, they headed to Macedonia.

Third, we continue to see God’s hand in the work as they reach out in the city of Philippi. Luke focuses on three people in Philippi.

The Sovereignty of God is seen as He works out his purposes through Paul and his team in his second missionary journey.

First, Paul’s plans to visit cities in the province of Asia were prevented by the Holy Spirit as were plans to move north to the province of Bithynia.

Second, as a result of a dream/vision from the Lord, they headed to Macedonia.

Third, we continue to see God’s hand in the work as they reach out in the city of Philippi. Luke focuses on three people in Philippi.

We see how the early church reached a consensus decision regarding the question of whether Gentile Christians should submit to circumcision and complete obedience to the Mosaic law… In all reality, becoming a Jew in order to become a Christian.

The Jerusalem Council decided that faith in Jesus and the grace of the Lord are the basis for salvation. Peter, backed up by Barnabas and Paul, showed that God authenticated the Gentile mission in which Gentile believers do not have to become Jewish proselytes. We see clearly that Gentile Christians are members of God’s people, as Gentiles, saved by grace through faith in Christ. James, with the approval of the council, asked the Gentile believers to comply with only a few fundamental regulations.

We see how the early church reached a consensus decision regarding the question of whether Gentile Christians should submit to circumcision and complete obedience to the Mosaic law… In all reality, becoming a Jew in order to become a Christian.

The Jerusalem Council decided that faith in Jesus and the grace of the Lord are the basis for salvation. Peter, backed up by Barnabas and Paul, showed that God authenticated the Gentile mission in which Gentile believers do not have to become Jewish proselytes. We see clearly that Gentile Christians are members of God’s people, as Gentiles, saved by grace through faith in Christ. James, with the approval of the council, asked the Gentile believers to comply with only a few fundamental regulations.