One way we learn how to share the truth with others is to observe the methods employed by first century messengers. Today, we study Paul’s approach to an unbelieving audience in ancient Athens, some of whom became believers.
Sermons on Acts
Walking in the steps of Jesus should be a constant reminder of the depth of our blessings and the height of our opportunities as a special congregation of the Lord’s people.
The early church “went about preaching the word.” What are some ways we can learn from their example?
This is the theme for the thirty-seventh year of Horizons based on the experience of Paul in Thessalonica, Greece during the second missionary journey. As the apostles “turned the world upside down” with the gospel message, so are we to confront our lost world with the lifesaving news that Jesus is Savior and Lord!
What would it take for you to become more evangelistic? Consider what the apostle Paul had to accept to face the challenge God brought to him.
In one way, God needs nothing from us. On the other hand, God’s work can only be done if we choose to be used by God.
At times, people hear the gospel and are touched by it but are not moved to obey it. Jesus is the “author of eternal salvation” to those who are touched by the gospel and obey it.
When Jesus died, He gave the great commission to go into all the world. For approximately ten years the gospel had been preached to the Jews. Finally, the gospel is preached directly to the Gentiles.
The first century preaching was accompanied by such amazing signs, wonders and miracles it would have been easy for the preachers to try to lift themselves up. However, they constantly used their God given power to point to Jesus.
What kind of character does it take to give your life to the Lord? That is the kind of character Stephen demonstrated in the giving of his life.