Around A.D. 56, Paul had been at Ephesus for 2 years where he continued to further the kingdom of God by preaching the gospel and sharing the truth about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ and prophesied Savior. The success of Paul’s ministry did not go by unnoticed by the enemy, as […]
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Acts 19:11-20 Miracles Glorify Christ at Ephesus
While Paul was at Ephesus, God used him to further His kingdom through miracles, performed to reinforce the message taught by missionaries throughout the region. “11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left […]
Acts 19:1-10 Paul at Ephesus
As Paul continued his third missionary journey throughout Asia Minor, around A.D. 55 he came to Ephesus where he continued preaching the gospel and spreading the truth about the life, death and resurrection of the Christ. Paul had been furthering God’s kingdom through the mountain highlands of the interior of Asia Minor, and had now […]
Acts 18:24-28 Ministry of Apollos
Around A.D. 55 Paul, ventures out on his third missionary journey through Macedonia, Galatia and Phrygia where he would continue to preach the gospel and spread the truth about the life, death and resurrection of the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. “24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty […]
Acts 18:18-23 Paul Returns to Antioch, Concludes his Second Missionary Journey
Paul, Silas and Timothy were reunited in Corinth where they continued their fulfillment of the great commission to preach the gospel of the living Christ. Paul was dwelling with a man named Justus, also known as Titus, whose home was right next to the synagogue. “18 So Paul still remained a good while. Then he […]
Acts 18:1-17 Paul Ministers at Corinth
Around A.D. 52, Paul had been in Athens, after he fled from persecution by zealous Jews in Philippi, Thessalonica and Berea. The Greek city, populated of artists and intellectuals had not produced a harvest as considerable as other locations along Paul’s second missionary journey. “1 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to […]
Acts 17:16-21 Paul’s Address at the Areopagus at Athens
In Athens, Paul was invited to speak at the Areopagus, a hill approximately 50 feet high at the epicenter of the city where notably, the supreme court met to discuss religious matters. Since Paul has raised an argument against idolatry in Athens, his public exhortation would hopefully satisfy the curiosity of those present, as was […]
Acts 17:16-21 Paul Addresses The Philosophers at Athens
To avoid conflict in Berea, after he deemed his work complete, Paul sailed to Athens where he would continue the fulfill the grest commission to advance the gospel of Jesus, the resurrected Christ and Savior of man. “16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw […]
Acts 17:10-15 Paul and Silas Ministering at Berea
Around 54 A.D., after an uproar in Thessalonica aimed at punishing Christians, Paul and Silas, who were spared by the mighty hand of God continue to advance the gospel, fulfilling the great commission throughout the Roman region. “10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they […]
Acts 17:5-9 Assault on Jason’s House at Thessalonica
In Thessalonica, Paul and Silas continue to advance the gospel and further the kingdom of God, fulfilling the great commission as missionaries. But, as in most cases, some chose not to believe. “5 But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, […]