Acts 25:13-22 King Agrippa and Bernice came to visit Governor Festus. Festus explains Paul's case to Agrippa and Bernice. Festus explains that he found no guilt in Paul, but Paul appealed to Caesar. King Agrippa and Bernice came to visit Governor Festus. "And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet … Continue reading Festus Consults Agrippa—Expert in Christian Affairs Called In
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Paul’s hearing before Festus—Change of venue leads to appeal to the highest court of the nation.
Acts 25:1-12 Festus consults with the Jewish leaders and grants them another trial against Paul. Paul rejects the change of court venue to the lower Jewish courts. Paul's appeal to the highest court of the nation is granted. Festus consults with the Jewish leaders and grants them another trial against Paul."Now when Festus had come … Continue reading Paul’s hearing before Festus—Change of venue leads to appeal to the highest court of the nation.
Paul’s Trial Before Felix—God’s People Jailed Without Charges
Acts 24:1-27 Anti-Christians praise government leader for bringing peace and prosperity. Anti-Christians present their case against Christianity. Paul expresses his respect for the governing authority and pleads his innocence. Paul presents his case for belief in the resurrection from the dead of the just and unjust. Paul describes being purified in the temple and being … Continue reading Paul’s Trial Before Felix—God’s People Jailed Without Charges
Paul Transferred to Caesarea—Heavily Guarded and Detained Without Accusers
Acts 23:23-35 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Gospel of Christ and Christianity are under heavy guard. Documentation does not reflect the reality of what is happening to Christianity. Held Under Guard Waiting for the Accusers. Gospel of Christ and Christianity is … Continue reading Paul Transferred to Caesarea—Heavily Guarded and Detained Without Accusers
The Plot to Kill Paul—Conspiracy Against Detained Followers of Christ
Acts 23:12-22 Conspiracy against Paul and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Conspiracy against Paul is discovered, and the command not to reveal it. Conspiracy against Paul and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. "And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor … Continue reading The Plot to Kill Paul—Conspiracy Against Detained Followers of Christ
Paul before the two-party Sanhedrin—Congressional debate over the resurrection turns hostile.
Acts 22:30 through 23:1-11 Special session of the two-party Sanhedrin is called to inquire of Paul. Sanhedrin congress sits as if to govern by the law of God but strikes Paul contrary to the law of God. Paul affirms his reverence for the word of God amidst condemning the leader of the Sanhedrin. Division in … Continue reading Paul before the two-party Sanhedrin—Congressional debate over the resurrection turns hostile.
Paul was considered for scourging and discovered to be a Roman citizen.
Acts 22:23-29 Paul was to be questioned under scourging. Paul is discovered to be a Roman Citizen. Paul was to be questioned under scourging. "Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust into the air, the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and said that he should be examined under scourging, … Continue reading Paul was considered for scourging and discovered to be a Roman citizen.
Paul Addresses the Crowd—From Afflicting Christians to Being a Christian
Acts 21:37 through 22:1-23 Paul receives permission to speak concerning Jesus Christ. Paul shares who he was before having his eyes opened by Jesus Christ. Paul shares about the great light that shone around him. Paul received his sight and his Christian mission. Paul is sent away from the social network and reputation of his … Continue reading Paul Addresses the Crowd—From Afflicting Christians to Being a Christian
Paul Believed to Be a Leader of a Murderous Revolt
Acts 21:37-39 "And as Paul was to be led into the barracks, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak to you? Who said, can you speak Greek? Aren't you that Egyptian, which before these days made an uproar, and led out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? But Paul said, … Continue reading Paul Believed to Be a Leader of a Murderous Revolt
Paul forced out of the Temple of God and arrested.
Acts 21:27-36 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Masses of people are stirred up against God's people for being in the Temple of God. God's people thrown out of the Temple, the doors Shut, and violence begins. Roman soldiers assigned to keep … Continue reading Paul forced out of the Temple of God and arrested.