Paul, Silas and Timothy at Corinth; Paul symbolically turns from the Jews, to go to the Gentiles at Corinth (vv1-6); Paul starts a work with Crispus, a Jew, who believes along with his house; many Corinthians believe and are baptised (vv7-8); Paul continues to teach at the Corinthian church for eighteen months (vv9-11); Paul departs and teaches in the synagogue at Ephesus (vv18-20); Paul strengthens the disciples in Galatia and Phrygia (v23); Apollos at Ephesus; shown more truth by Aquila and Priscilla; helps many who believed and convinces many Jews that the Christ they are waiting for is Jesus (vv24-28).
Acts chapter nineteen
Paul preaches the gospel to some disciples of John the Baptist at Ephesus; they believe and …show more content…
Acts chapter twenty-six
Paul’s defence to King Agrippa, almost persuading him to repent and believe (vv1-30); Paul’s innocence stated again (vv31-32).
Acts chapter twenty-seven
Paul sent to Rome by ship; caught up in a storm; ship wrecked but all get safely to land (vv1-44).
Acts chapter twenty-eight
They land on the island of Melita; the viper (snake) bites Paul; Paul’s recovery from certain death (vv1-6); Paul heals Publius’ father (vv7-8); others healed (v9); Paul sails to Rome (vv10-16); Paul preaches to the Jews at Rome; some believe (vv17-24); Paul condemns the Jews and directs his attention to the Gentiles; Paul teaches for two years about the Lord Jesus Christ (vv25-31).
What can be said after reading through Acts? Do the apostles and Paul do things contrary to or in opposition to the Great Commission? Do they baptise first then seek to get a confirming amen to the gospel message afterwards? Do they impose a covenantal, cultural mandate on the people they meet? Do they rail against the ideologies of the Roman Empire? Do they embark on a campaign to defend the rights of slaves and women? The answer to all these questions is