Acts 25:1-5, Paul's hearing before Festus, part 1 of 3
Author: R New
I'm a 1959 Baby Boomer which has allowed me to see drastic changes in the Christian landscape. I grew up going to Church every Sunday, in those days the Bible still had strong roots in America. In my 20's, I participated with the Church in public meetings. There were about eight of us who would go out to a street corner or public park to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There were horns, a bass drum, singing, and a short Salvation message from the Bible. Suddenly, that all changed. The city passed ordinances to prohibit that type of public "solicitation." Today, it seems almost illegal to mention the Gospel to the younger generation.
I retired at the age of 62. As a person living for the testimony of Jesus Christ, I always felt like a salmon swimming against the current. Work was always a struggle between trying to be a decent individual while dealing with "progressive" and "left wing" changes at the workplace.
It's clear that there is a force in the world that is quietly eliminating the Gospel of Jesus Christ while making Christians look like enemies of humanity. At the same time, there is a force in the world that has power over physiology and is able to form thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is definitely against Jesus Christ.
John 3:16 is something I always want to cling to, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." I know the suffering of spiritual assault that hinders a constructive lifestyle & when frustration & anger seems to be the sole option - I know we can survive through the Cross of Christ. We have a home in the Kingdom of Heaven waiting for us.
Felix leaves Paul in prison for two years, while hoping for a bribe from Paul to be released.
Acts 24:26-27, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 8 of 8
Felix brings his wife, who was Jewish, to hear Paul’s faith concerning Jesus Christ.
Acts 24:24-25, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 7 of 8
Roman commander, who arrested Paul, testifies in Paul’s hearing.
Acts 24:22-23, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 6 of 8
Paul describes being purified in the temple and being on trial for belief in the resurrection.
Acts 24: 17-21, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 5 of 8
Paul presents his case for belief in the resurrection from the dead of the just and unjust.
Acts 24:14-16, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 4 of 8
Paul expressed his respect for the governing authority and pled his innocence.
Acts 24:10-13, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 3 of 8
Anti-Christians present their case against Christianity.
Acts 24:5-9, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 2 of 8
Anti-Christians praise government leaders for bringing earthly peace and prosperity.
Acts 24:1-4, Paul's hearing before Felix, part 1 of 8
Paul delivered to Governor Felix as a prisoner.
Acts 23:31-35, Paul is transferred under guard, part 3 of 3