Grace, Patience & Persistence
We should give thanks for all of God’s kind provisions as we patiently and uncompromisingly stand up for Christ in our increasingly hostile culture.
Series: Acts
Verse by Verse
August 25, 2019
• Acts 1-28
Verse by verse exposition of the book of Acts
Fear, Faith & Reason
Acts 25:1-12
While we will always have opposition as Christians in this world, we must never fear but only trust God and proceed with wisdom, as we continue to live our lives for him.
The Power of Integrity
Acts 25:13-27
Just as Paul was brought before earthly tribunals to be examined, we need to be sure by faith we avoid God’s tribunal and prepare to stand to give an account before Christ’s tribunal.
The Role of Your Testimony
Acts 26:1-11
We must strategically employ the powerful evangelistic tool of our personal testimony as a supplement to our sharing of the gospel facts.
Remembering Your Purpose
Acts 26:12-23
We must be faithful to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives by obeying the clear vocational and ministry calling for our lives.
Seeking to Turn Opponents to Allies
Acts 26:24-32
While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.
No Exemption from Trouble
Acts 27:1-20
The Christian life will be filled with various difficulties which can be endured with great courage as we cling to God with an accurate understanding of who he is.
Confident in God’s Indomitable Plan
Acts 27:21-26
We ought to care about the people around us and the culture we live in, boldly relaying God’s revealed wisdom to them, knowing his indomitable plans will surely be carried out.
Motivated by Our Sanctifying Effect
Acts 27:27-38
We as Christians should understand the important role God has graciously allowed us to currently have in preserving, protecting, and improving the concentric spheres in which we live.
Clinging to God’s Faithful Promises
Acts 27:39-44
God’s promises to us must be believed with a tenacious, God-fueled confidence no matter what might tempt us to doubt them.
Not Doubting God’s Authenticated Message
Acts 28:1-10
We must have confidence in the veracity of our Bibles, knowing how God miraculously authenticated the Apostles and Prophets he used to relay his written revelation to us.
Fueled by God’s Gracious Resources
Acts 28:11-16
We must draw the connection between God and his gracious provisions in our lives and, for his glory, make the most of all that he has set before us.
Maintaining Clear Communication
Acts 28:17-22
Like Paul, we must be wise about our words with others, knowing that as Christians in a fallen world we will always need to seek to excel in our communication.
The Work Yet to Be Done
Acts 28:23-31
We must diligently keep investing in all that is important to God, faithfully and wisely dealing with people, and rightly handling God’s word until the work of the church is done.