Why was Paul not ashamed of the Gospel? Because it is the power of God to salvation and reveals God’s righteousness by faith.
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What does it mean that Paul was a slave and an apostle? The salutation of the letter identifies Paul and his message.
How does it all end? Acts concludes with Paul’s interaction with the unbelieving Jews in Rome. Luke leaves Paul under house arrest and preaching Jesus Christ and the kingdom of God to all who would come to him.
What now? The hearing before the Sanhedrin didn’t go well and Lysias had to remove Paul, fearing he would be killed. By the next morning, a conspiracy was formed to kill Paul and the cooperation of the chief priests was secured. Paul received a special visit and encouragement to keep his courage.
Who are you? Paul’s ministry in Ephesus was interesting. This next episode involving a failed exorcism attempt is one of the most unusual events in the Bible.
Unto what were you baptized? Paul returned to Ephesus and encountered some disciples who clearly did not understand the Gospel.
How do you preach to people who have no knowledge of the Bible? Paul gave a message before the council at Mar’s Hill. On the surface, it sounds different from one he gave in the Synagogue. However, closer inspection reveals all the same elements of Gospel preaching are there.
What is this man talking about? After escaping from Thessalonica and Berea, Paul came to Athens. His public conversations with the Greeks in the city led to him appearing before the council at Mars Hill. He seemed to have a new message they hadn’t heard before.
How can the guilty be cleared? Paul concludes his sermon in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia with a profound declaration. Though faith in Jesus, all who believe are forgiven for sins and justified from the condemnation of the law. He then warns them about unbelief.
What about Jesus? Paul continues his message in the Synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia. He shows Jesus as the fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah, the son of David, to come. Jesus’ resurrection fulfills Scripture and proves him to be the Messiah.