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.” […]

Lesson 2 – The churches of Christ Salute You Rom. 16:15
The churches of Christ Salute You Jesus, presented Himself as the shepherd for the “lost sheep of Israel.” It was the need of the hour (Matt. 9:36). After preaching the kingdom of God and role-modeling the eternal life qualities of the kingdom for over three years on earth, He gave the people the opportunity to […]

Lesson 1 – Jesus Christ, the King, Evangelizes Asia Minor
God Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Apostles Paul Believers Barnabas, John Mark Jews Non- believers believers Gentiles Scene One: 13:1-3: During a worship and fasting period of the church at Antioch the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work […]