Category: Acts
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Farewell to Acts
Acts 28:30-31 As Luke winds down the book of Acts and brings it to conclusion, he leaves us with a picture which sums up the main elements of the narrative. The last verse in Acts ties up the main themes of Acts: preaching the kingdom, boldness of speech, and gospel progress. This message reviews the […]
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Gospel Vindication
Acts 28:11-29 Jewish unbelief is a recurring theme throughout the book of Acts. In the penultimate scene in the final narrative of this book, Luke seeks to resolve the problem by recording Paul’s assessment of this persistent unbelief. After showing that problem was not in Paul or in external circumstances which might prejudice them against […]
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Deliverance for Mercy
Acts 27:39-28:10 Luke narrates the tale of two deliverances which led to powerful ministry mercy on Malta. This message explores the purpose of deliverance which is the privilege of lighting up a sin dark world with the light of the gospel.
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Preservation At Sea
Acts 27:1-38After countless days at sea being driven by powerful waves and ferocious winds, the crew on board Paul’s ship had given up all hope of seeing land again. In the midst of these harrowing circumstances Paul was steadfast in prayer for himself and for all on the ship when the angel of the Lord […]
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Turning the Tables
Acts 26:20-29 Paul came into court as a defendant and rested his case as an evangelist. When Paul was presenting his defense which centered upon the gospel message he preached, Festus blurted out that Paul has lost his mind. At this point, Paul seized the opportunity to turn the tables on Festus, Agrippa, and his […]