In today's reading of Tyndale's OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),
Paul and Barnabas conclude their first missionary journey, returning to Antioch of Syria. The church's faith has resulted in much fruit.
The churches in Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia were birthed in the midst of great opposition from the Jews. They must learn quickly how to navigate a different kind of persecution. The main threat to these young churches would not be physical harm, but the temptation to believe wrongly about their salvation.
Paul will spend his life not only spreading the gospel in many places, but he must also defend the gospel through letters to churches he dearly loves.
In today's reading, we learned that thinking wrongly about God's plan of salvation changes his character, distorts his love, and rejects the authority of Jesus.Let's dive into today's reading!