1 Thessalonians 1:4-7 * The biblical teaching on Salvation is simple, but not simplistic. * The Gospel is easily understood, yet mysteriously beyond comprehension. * Over and over again the Gospel is referred to as a “mystery” Salvation always begins with God. (Two Reminders) Salvation Originates from God’s Love Salvation Culminates with God’s Sovereignty Five...
Acts 17:1-9 & 1 Thess. 1:1-3 Affirmation and encouragement are two very powerful motivators. At the core of affirmation is gratitude. Paul has three primary purposes for his letter: To encourage To challenge To clarify The Greeting: “Grace” – The typical Greek greeting “Peace” – The typical Hebrew greeting Following this greeting Paul immediately expresses...
Acts 21-28 An Overview of Paul’s Final Days Elder’s request that Paul goes through purification An uproar in the Temple Paul was rescued by Roman soldiers Paul addresses the crowd Paul makes a claim of citizenship On trial before the Jewish council The conspiracy to kill Paul On trial before Felix the Governor On trial...
Acts 20:17-32 On his return to Jerusalem Paul sent word to the elders in Ephesus and had them meet him at the coast. When they came, Paul spoke to them about four things: I. He reminded them about the kind of Minister he was Paul’s credibility had been attacked by many Paul reminded them: A....
Acts 19:1-20 Paul concludes the second journey, returns to Antioch to give a report, and then sets out on the third missionary journey. He revisits the churches and strengthens the saints Then he returns to Ephesus and God accomplishes great things! When God moves great things happen! There were several factors that accompanied God’s visit...
Acts 17:16-23 Journey #2 Review: Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke – Depart Antioch Revisit the churches Discern Direction Philippi – Two Women and a Warden Thessalonica – Jealous Jews and a Rowdy Riot Berea – Scripture Searching Saints Athens – The unknown god Three questions we need to ask and three commitments we must make:...
