30 AD Jesus returned to heaven – Acts 1:9 Holy Spirit came on Pentecost- Acts 2:1-4 Preaching in Jerusalem by Peter and John – Acts Ch. 3-5 Stephen chosen and killed- Acts Ch. 6, 7 Church scattered- Acts 8:1 Phillip in Samaria- Acts 8:5 34* AD Saul converted- Acts 9:4 In Damascus- Acts 9:16 In […]
Lesson 3 – The Evangelist
The Evangelist Introduction After Jesus became the corner stone for building His church the first foundation stone is laid by the evangelist. This is what Paul did in Corinth (I Cor. 3:10; II Pet. 16-21). He preached the kingdom of God (Luke 4:43: Acts 19:8). The preacher’s conviction and relationship with the Holy Spirit will […]
Lesson 2 – Jesus’ Jew/Gentile Church
Jesus’ Jew/Gentile Church Introduction It doesn’t take much study to realize how closely Jesus was directing the activities of the members of the churches in His evangelism and the building of His churches in the narratives in Acts. However, it will require the intense use of our imagination to visualize how our king rules on […]
Lesson 1 – The First fruits of Jesus’ Jewish Evangelism Program
The Firstfruits of Jesus’ Jewish Evangelism Program Introduction This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. Heb. 2:3, 4 The foregoing happened in […]
Introduction – The Result of Our King’s Evangelism in Acts
The Result of Our King’s Evangelism in Acts Introduction The following is an excerpt from a book entitled, The Kingdom of God, page 137. This book is by the author of this series. IF, in fact, God created all mankind to be His children, what must Jesus accomplish in the “last days” of time as […]
Lesson 7 – Jesus’ Evangelism of the Gentiles
Characters Geography Opposition The Lord’s presence manifested Letter Paul & Silas 15:40 Timothy 16:1; Luke 16:10 From Derbe across Asia to Troas. 16:6-8 The Holy Spirit did not allow Paul to go into Bithynia. 16:7. The call was “Come over into Macedonia and help us.” 16:9, 10 “I am astonished that you are so […]
Lesson 6 – Justification by Faith
Justification by Faith Introduction We have studied Luke’s narrative in Acts to the end of Paul and Barnabus’ first missionary journey in this series. Jesus’ Gentile evangelism program has been active since the conversion of Corneluis and his household. The shock-waves of God’s reversal of His major move in Genesis 12:1-3 was being felt among […]
Lesson 5 – The Kingdom of God in Acts
In heaven: God, the Father God’s set purpose and foreknowledge Power and Promise 2:33 2:23; 4:28 1:4-8 Jesus, Lord and Christ 2:36; 7:56 Prince and Savior King and Priest Author of life Heb. 1:8-13; 4:14-16 5:31 3:15 ——————————————————– Holy Spirit ——————————————————————- John 15:26, 27; 16:12-15 On earth: Preached the kingdom of God. 8:12; 19:8 […]
Lesson 4 – He Gave Them a Right to Become Children of God
Message preached to the people in Satan’s dark domain. Acts 26:18 ___________________ Jesus, whom you crucified, is Lord and Savior. Acts 2:36 Resurrection in Jesus. Acts 4:2 Full message of this life. Acts 5:20 The Kingdom of God and Jesus. Acts 8:12; 19:8; 28:23 Carry My Name before the Gentiles. Acts 9:16 Turn from […]
Lesson 3 – Terminology Used to Identify God’s People
Preach the kingdom of God (transcendent). 4:43 Little flock the Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 12:32 The kingdom of God is within you (immanent). 17:20, 21 Merciful believers are sons of the Most High. 6:35 “And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be My disciple.” […]
