Nothing is allowed to deter Paul on the mission he has accepted as his life's purpose. Hostility and threats of harm do not compare to the faith of a man confident in God's call, provision, and protection. His life was the gospel, his focus the churches, his confidence the Lord's will. 

The earthly ministry of Jesus foreshadows Satan's ultimate defeat. In Acts and beyond, Jesus extends His power over the demonic by giving His Word as a weapon to His followers. With Word and witness, the invasion of hostile territory ravages the forces of evil. 

Every successful communicator connects with his audience in a way that promotes clear understanding of the message. Paul models a teaching style that recognizes that not every hearer of the gospel is operating from the same knowledge base or worldview. While the message never changes, the connection point is customized to the listener. 

In an era of biblical illiteracy, how do we successfully transfer the truth of God's Word to the next generation of believers? How do we learn to think biblically about the great cultural issues of our day? Acknowledging the Bible as authoritative for life and faith is the key. 

Pastor to Young Adults, Philip Jackson takes us through Exodus 31 as we look at how God relates to His people. 

The most serious internal challenge to the survival of the Church now arises: what is the relationship between Judaism and the Gospel? Must one be a Jew before he can become a Christian? No petty issue, this question would either stun the world or divide the faith into two separate movements forever.

The church at Antioch displays the model that needs to be translated into the twenty-first century. From its founding, the idea of missions was present and viewed as spiritual priority. This first planned "overseas missions" effort was begun by deliberate church decision and clear Holy Spirit direction, rather than merely as a consequence of persecution. 

Contemporary American Christianity is powerless primarily because it is prayerless. The ancient church existed in a hostile world of Jewish opposition and Roman harassment. They understood the need for prayer in everyday life. Prayer invites God's power into the world. 

The Church is the only community designed for people who are not yet part of it. Healthy churches see people in their desperate need and respond practically. Such churches also dream of reaching nations who do not yet know the good news of Jesus Christ. 

Taylor Gabbert takes a dive with us into Genesis 22 when Abraham goes to sacrifice his son, Isaac to look at what it means to walk by faith.