Paul and Felix Discuss Biblical Topics, and Festus Succeeds Felix

Bible Study series: Acts 24:24-27. Paul saw an open door and went through it. He talked about faith in Jesus, righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come. What a full gospel presentation!

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Romans Soldiers Rescue Paul, Again

Bible Study series. Acts 23:12-35. The Romans whisked him out of the court (23:10); then they escorted him out of Jerusalem with a large military contingency because of a plot to kill him.

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Paul Ministers in Macedonia and Greece

Bible Study series: Acts 20:1-6. He has to complete his third missionary journey before he goes to Jerusalem. A table of Paul’s travels in Acts 18-25 is included in this post.

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Seven Sons of Scaeva Defeated and Ephesian Believers Renounce Occult

Bible Study series: Acts 19:13-20. When I first read that believers were the ones who needed to renounce the occult, I realized how important discipleship is.

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Paul Proclaims the Kingdom of God in Ephesus

Bible Study series: Acts 19:8-12. When he did this, miracles broke out, including through facecloths and work aprons.

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Paul’s Hasty Visit to Ephesus and then Back to Antioch

Bible Study series: Acts 18:18-23. Paul finishes up his second missionary journey in v. 22 and begins his third in v. 23. He went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia.

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Paul Preaches, Is Persecuted, and Plants a Church in Corinth

Bible Study series: Acts 18:1-17. Then other Christian communities grew in surrounding areas, in house churches. Paul is just about to finish his second missionary journey and begin his third.

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Paul Preaches in Athens

Bible Study series: Acts 17:16-34 He preaches the resurrection. Athens was a major intellectual center. Everyone knew this.  Athenian pride hindered their reception of the gospel. But a few did open up and convert.

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Paul, Silas, and Timothy Travel Together

Bible Study series: Acts 16:1-10. A quick study of Timothy’s life is included. Paul also receives guidance by the voice of the Spirit and a vision.

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The Jerusalem Council

Bible Study series: Acts 15:1-35. How can Jewish new converts get along with Gentile new converts? And should Gentiles be circumcised to seal their membership in the New Covenant?

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