Acts 17:16-34

Paul is still in Athens alone. The Epcurean and Stoic philosophers dispute with him, not understanding the things he has to say - this strange idea. Paul tells them God overlooked ignorance in the past, but now, He commands ALL people EVERWHERE to repent. In our lives, we can't "reason" someone to Christ, it takes the Holy Spirit. God doesn't need us for His existence, bue we need God for our exsistence.

Acts 17:16

As Paul in waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him Athens, Paul was distressed greatly to see that the city was full of idols.

Acts 17: 1 - 15

Paul and Silas continue their travels to Thessalonica and Berea, still facing success and persecutions. Paul goes to the synagogue and shows the ones there that Jesus is the Christ by using God's Word. Why does God place in His Word continual struggles? It's a call from God to persevere - Don't grow weary of doing good - fight the good fight.

Acts 16:22 - 40

Paul and Silas are arrested, put in prison and still worship.On the stage of suffering, they sing praises to God. There is a Kingdom purpose in everything we come across. As the prisoners in the prison with Paul and Silas were watching their reaction to chains, people in our lives, prisoners of sin, are watching our lives, especially on the stage of suffering. What does it take to stop the worship in your life? As Paul writes in Philippians, Conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

Acts 16:6 - 30

Paul and his companions continue their travels, guided by the Holy Spirit

Acts 15:12-35

Paul, Barnabas and Peter continue their talk to convince the Council that all who believe are saved by grace - not by circumcision - Gentiles included. A letter is written and taken to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.
Acts 15:12-35

Acts 14:23 - 15:11

Paul and Barnabas gets into a sharp dispute and debate with the Council at Jerusalem. Some men were saying that "unless you are circumcised.....you cannot be saved" Peter also addresses them stating all are saved by the grace of God.

Acts 15:36 - 16:5

Paul and Barnabas disagree about John-Mark. They depart ways and Timothy join Paul and Silas
Acts 15:12-35

Acts 14:21-22 Facing hardships

Part 34 in the Acts sermon series.
The Apostle Paul continued to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever the Holy Spirit led him. Nothing could dissuade him from his passionate life of following Christ even in the face of hardship.
Acts 14:21-22

Acts 14:1-20 - Passionate, Persistent Living for Christ

Part 33 in the Acts sermon series.
The Apostle Paul consistently and persistently preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever the Holy Spirit led him. Nothing could dissuade him from his passionate life of following Christ.
Acts 14:1-20