Acts 18:1-17 Paul meets with fellow Christians who were forced out of Rome. Paul preaches to the Jewish people, who rejects Christ, so Paul goes to the Gentiles. A Jewish ruler comes to Christ and many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized. The Lord encouraged Paul to continue his ministry in Corinth. Jewish people … Continue reading In Corinth–Successes and rejections of spreading the testimony of Jesus.
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In Athens—Proclaiming the unknown God to philosophers and reasoners.
Acts 17:16-34 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Paul preaches against worldly god. Philosophers said, “What does this babbler want to say?” Paul brought to the Areopagus to explain his "new" and "strange" doctrine. The Unknown God All people of this earth are … Continue reading In Athens—Proclaiming the unknown God to philosophers and reasoners.
In Berea–People believe and search Scriptures as protesters track down evangelists.
Acts 17:10-15 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and believing in Jesus Christ. Hostile culture tracks down the influencers of the way of Jesus Christ. Hearing the Good News, searching the Scriptures, and Believing in … Continue reading In Berea–People believe and search Scriptures as protesters track down evangelists.
In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.
Acts 17:1-9 Map showing where Thessalonica is. Paul describes Jesus and His resurrection from the Old Testament. Population riled up against the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers accused of harboring other Christians against the will of governing authorities. Security and safety taken away from Believers. Map showing where Thessalonica is."Now when they had passed through … Continue reading In Thessalonica—Proclaiming Jesus Christ as security and safety taken away from Believers.
Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.
Acts 16:16-40 Demon cast out of servant giving false prophecies to amass wealth for her masters. Negative impact to the economy causes the whole community to come against Paul and Silas to imprison them. Singing praises to God, the earth quakes, and chains of prisoners are loosed. Salvation experienced by the keeper of the prison. … Continue reading Paul and Silas in prison for disturbing the economic peace of a materialistic society.
Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus
Acts 16:11-15 "Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days." Acts 16:11-12 In Acts 16:6-10, Paul was in Troas when he had a … Continue reading Lydia’s Conversion in Phillipi—-Holy Spirit Opens Heart to Christ Jesus
Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.
Acts 16:6-10 Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit opens doors. Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia. Holy Spirit closes doors and the Holy Spirit open doors."Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to … Continue reading Paul’s Vision of Man of Macedonia—-Holy Spirit opened the door to Europe and closed the door to Russia.
Timothy Joins Paul and Silas—Bi-Cultural Parents
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Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Over Readiness of Prior Companion
Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas agreed to revisit the new Believers to encourage and strengthen them. Paul and Barnabas disagree of whether Mark should travel with them. Paul and Barnabas split and the ministry doubles in size. Paul and Barnabas agreed to revisit the new Believers to encourage and strengthen them."Then after some days Paul … Continue reading Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Over Readiness of Prior Companion
Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers
Acts 15:22-35 Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ. Content of the letter sent to the non-Jewish Believers. Rejoicing, strength and encouragement.. Letter sent with the weight of prominent leaders of the way of Christ."Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men … Continue reading Council’s Letter–To Remove Burdensome Standards from Believers
Spiritual Society in Jesus Christ 