In this passage, we examine the basics of salvation according to Paul.

We are commissioned to go to our own Rome, emboldened by the love of the church, ready to endure all suffering for the sake of Christ, and expecting God to open the hearts of the Gentiles.

When lost at sea, we escape fear by putting down our anchor on the hope of God's promises.

God's sovereign goodness assures us that even though temptation comes and the fear of death rises among us, He will bring us safely home.

The power of God is credible in his saving sinners, sanctifying his people, helping the weak, and persuading men by the truth of the word.

Our steadfastness in the Christian life does not revolve around personal safety and security, but the ultimate goal of testifying as a witness to the risen Christ and resting in the sovereignty of God.

Paul is sent to Felix in Caesarea to plead his case further, where he goes head to head with Tertullus of the Jews, sticks to his original testimony, and even evangelizes Felix himself.

The Lord stood by Paul while he was given the opportunity to testify to the Sanhedrin, even though he accidentally rebuked the high priest, caused a violent dissension among the Pharisees and Sadducees, and was secretly plotted against by the Jews.

Paul defends himself before the angry mob, telling of his former zeal as a Jew, how he miraculously met the Lord Jesus and was baptized, and his commission to take the Gospel to the Gentiles.

Truth can get lost to preference, and truth can get lost to the preservation of tradition...So what we have to represent to the world is salvation through Jesus Christ.