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www.northmaincog.org/online Waiting in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1-8) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust the Plan” April 27th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49413788

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Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Acts. Notes from today's sermon can be seen here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N5zygXR79q8f2sqIFsU49f9MjdOCXKoq/view

Today's speaker is Dr. Michael McKay, Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. McKay continues the series entitled "Acts: The Advance of The Gospel", looking at Acts 21:27 - 22:21. In this passage, Dr. McKay teaches about God's formation of a new people comprised of believing Jews and Gentiles, and Paul's significant role in this endeavor.

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Acts.

A message from Marius Coste at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). At our Sunday at 6 service, Marius speaks on the next part of our series - Antioch or Jerusalem (Acts 14:19-15).

The country singer George Strait has a famous song called, “Amarillo by Morning.” In it, he sings, “Amarillo by morning, up from San Antone.” Well, today, we're continuing to discuss Paul's travels. You may recall that he was set to …

Do you remember what's going on with Paul in the Book of Acts? He was trying to make his way to Jerusalem, then to Rome, to continue expanding his mission to reach people with the message that Jesus Christ saves …

After the apostles had laid hands on the seven men who were to help administer aid to the widows, two of those men come to the forefront as powerful preachers and miracle workers. We have considered the story of Stephen, who face his martyrdom with remarkable courage and grace. The story of Stephen ended with an introduction to Saul of Tarsus and his early persecuting career, but Luke's main focus moves on to a second man among the seven, a man named Philip.Now remember the “table of contents” from Acts 1. Jesus had said they would travel as His witnesses to Jerusalem, Judaea, Samaria, and then to the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit was poured out in Jerusalem (Acts 2:2-3), and all the early activity happened there. In the persecution that broke out after Stephen's death, the believers scattered into Judaea and Samaria (Acts 8:1). And then follows Philip into Samaria (Acts 8:5). 

Send us a textor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comWelcome,  in today's episode, we continue our journey through the book of Acts, exploring the challenges Paul faced as he arrived in Jerusalem. Despite knowing trouble awaited him, Paul remained resolute in following God's leading. What lessons can we draw from his experience about facing trials and responding to conflict in our own lives? Join us as we reflect on wisdom, perseverance, and trusting God's sovereignty in all circumstances.Episode Notes: Trouble in Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-36)Key Points DiscussedPaul's Commitment to God's WillHandling False Accusations with WisdomThe Power of Rumors and Their ConsequencesGod's Sovereignty Amid TrialsLife Application PointsSeek Wisdom When Facing Trouble – Make decisions rooted in love and guided by godly counsel.Trust in God's Sovereignty – Recognize that wise choices may still lead to hardship, but God's purposes prevail.Respond to Rumors with Discernment – Avoid judgment based on incomplete facts and remain cautious about participating in gossip.Closing EncouragementPaul's journey reminds us that trials are an inevitable part of life, but we are not alone. Let us follow his example by remaining faithful, seeking wisdom, and trusting God's plan. Troubles may come, but God's grace is sufficient, and His purposes endure forever.Thank you for listening! Subscribe to TBPDP to continue exploring biblical truths for everyday living.The Bible is Alive! - Read the Bible in a Year - NIVWelcome to the "The Bible is Alive!" where we read through the entire Bible and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

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In this episode, Dave speaks with Patrick, a leader overseeing over 90 churches across 16 districts in Sierra Leone, who shares insights on developing a strategy for abundant prayer. Patrick, a disciple of Shodankeh (featured in Engage Africa videos), highlights how prayer fuels discipleship and movement growth. Building a Culture of Abundant Prayer Patrick outlines practical steps for creating a prayer-focused movement: 1. Extend Daily Prayer Times: Begin with the time you are currently praying and increase gradually (e.g. 15-30 minutes). 2. Weekly Intercessors Prayer: Designate intercessors for every group to pray daily. 3. ‘Upper Room' Prayer Days: Dedicate full days of uninterrupted waiting on God. 4. Weekly Prayer and Fasting: Set a consistent day (e.g., Wednesday) for fasting and prayer. Start small and grow to longer durations.  “Jesus told us to survive without Him, and prayer is how we do it—we move the movement through abundant prayer.” Key Elements of the Prayer Strategy Start with intercessors Prayer: Every group has intercessors connected to a regional prayer team.  Regional Prayer Hubs: Weekly gatherings for intercessors to pray together. Monthly ‘Prayer Quakes': Intense, three-day spiritual warfare prayers, inspired by Acts 4:31. • Example: Patrick is calling a “Altars Against Altars” Prayer Quake in October, calling for personal and communal fire through the Holy Spirit. Finally, Prayer Mobilisation: Calling and teaching those in the wider community (inside or outside the church) to gather and pray. Prayers Focused on Movement Goals 1. Spiritual Breakthroughs: For those being discipled and their communities. 2. Open Hearts: Praying for access to the people and places God has prepared for the Gospel. 3. Transformation of minds: Asking God to empower us to see change and transformation through His Word and Spirit. 4. More Disciple-Making Leaders: Inviting others to witness and participate in God's transformative work. The Power of Modeling Prayer Patrick and Dave emphasise teaching prayer through example, saying, “The heart of discipleship is to model prayer.” Encouragement for the West Patrick shares from 1 John 5:14-15, reminding listeners to have confidence in God hearing our prayers and answering us when we pray according to his will. We know DMM is God's will. He explains how upper room prayer unlocks God's fire and empowerment: Luke 10:19: “Behold, I give unto you power…” Luke 24:49 “Do not leave Jerusalem” Acts 1:8 “…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” Final Words Patrick challenges listeners: “God never calls us without backing us up. His backing comes through prayer. Mobilise people, create prayer hubs, and make prayer attractive. When you depend on God in prayer, you will never be disappointed.” This episode is a compelling reminder of the transformative power of prayer in disciple-making movements. Prayer is paramount, and prayer is powerful.

Paul's letters to Timothy are very personal in parts and contain much sound advice, especially for those in a position of responsibility among believers.  True believers always need to look to the future: solving problems effectively is not achieved through emergency stop gap measures; the council in Jerusalem (Acts 15) is an example of how things should be done.  God revealed to Paul that “the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods …” [1 Tim. Ch. 4 v.1-3]  Timothy had many things to try to correct at Ephesus and also needed to anticipate problems the spirit's guidance foretold.  Problems like these were evident among believers down through the centuries and some are evident today. The reference to some forbidding marriage brought to mind the unnatural and unscriptural practice of the Catholic Church in requiring its priests to be celibate. It is evident that their alleged first Pope, Peter, was married! (Matt. 8 v.14)   In today's very ‘open' world it is increasingly hard to keep anything hidden from public view, and it is now clear what celibacy has led to in some cases. Paul and Barnabas did not marry (1 Cor.9 v.5,6) but this was their personal decision in giving their all in the service of Christ.  Timothy is advised to “train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” [v.7,8]  This implies that the degree of godliness we attain now will be reflected in responsibilities in the life to come as some of Jesus' parables indicate (Luke 19 v.17-19). A psalmist wrote, “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God …” [84 v.10] Timothy is to “set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity … devote yourself to the public reading of scripture …” [v.12,13] None would have had their own Bibles so public reading was very important.  Paul emphasizes; “Practice these things, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.  Keep a close watch on yourself and the teaching. Persist in this …” [v.15,16] In the “race that is set before us” [Heb.12 v.1] let us “persist in this” – for the race is not over until the finishing line is reached – and how tragic it will be to “have run in vain” [Phil 2 v.16]

Paul's arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 21:27-36) reveals the dangers of mob mentality and unjust accusations. Dr. John explores the biblical context, emphasizing the need for justice and discernment in our responses to conflict. Paul's unwavering faith during persecution serves as a powerful reminder to rely on God's strength in difficult times.The Gospel Goes to Prison: Join us this week in our series through the book of Acts, “The Gospel goes to Prison.” We will see that despite Paul's imprisonment, God's truth is not held behind bars. Persecution cannot suppress the power of the Gospel. For most, imprisonment for the sake of the gospel is not a fear. But, we can face pressure to conform and hostility meant to silence us. May the lessons of Acts 21-24 make us bold as we carry His Gospel today.

Last week, we examined the nature of the church and saw that the New Testament overwhelmingly stresses the local church rather than the universal in its teachings. The Bible does speak of the church as the invisible, worldwide, universal body of all believers everywhere, but never to the exclusion of the local churches, which are the only place the exhortations, commands, and blessings can actually be lived out. We also studied several descriptions of the church (body of Christ, bride of Christ, temple of God) and saw how they apply to both the universal and the local church. This Sunday, we ask, "What is the church's mission," and, "Why does the church exist?" Jesus succinctly gave the church's mission right before He ascended into heaven. At the very end of Matthew's gospel, Jesus provides the church with her marching orders (Matt. 28:18-20). We are to make disciples. That is the church's mission. Therefore, everything we do must contribute to that mission or spring from it. Sunday, we will discuss what making disciples means and how we do that as a congregation, not just individually. Making disciples is our mission, but that is not why we exist as the church. Our purpose in all things is to glorify God. God created everything, including His people, to glorify His name. To demonstrate this, we will examine several passages (Isa. 48:9-11; Eph. 1:3-14) but focus on 1 Peter 2:9-10. There, Peter calls the church God's chosen race, His royal priesthood, and His holy nation - Then, he tells us why the church has been given these titles and responsibilities. "...that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (v.9). Finally, we will see how the church makes disciples and glorifies God as a congregation in the example of the first local church in Jerusalem (Acts 2:42-47). I understand this is a lot of information to absorb in one sermon, and I tend to talk fast. So, below, I have given my outline and verse references (also attached to this email in printable form) if you want to take notes easily or study the passages beforehand. May God be glorified in our hearts and assembly this Sunday Subscribe to the Sermon podcast on itunes or search for "jason velotta" in your podcasting app Visit http://www.jasonvelotta.com/for more audio, video, books, and teaching materials https://www.fbcmulvane.com https://www.facebook.com/jason.velotta.1 https://twitter.com/jrv773 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvelotta

Message preached at Grace Family Church, Caymanas Estate, Jamaica, by Joel Bain on September 15, 2024. "Character is essential to faithful witness amidst confusion and danger."

The followers of Jesus did not do anything special to cajole the Holy Spirit into coming. At the same time, they had been given an assignment by Jesus to bear witness about him to the entire world. So He tells the disciples to wait.

Part of The Acts of the Apostles series. Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem – Acts 21-23 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.

Actress Sally Field finally felt what we all long for. When she won a second Oscar in 1985, she exclaimed in her acceptance speech: “I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it. But this time I feel it. And I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me.” An Ethiopian eunuch was also amazed by his acceptance. As a gentile and as a eunuch, he was denied entrance into the temple’s inner courts (see Ephesians 2:11–12 and Deuteronomy 23:1). Yet he yearned to be included. Philip found him returning from another unsatisfying pilgrimage to Jerusalem (Acts 8:27). The Ethiopian man was reading Isaiah, which promised that eunuchs who “hold fast to my covenant” will receive “an everlasting name” and “[a memorial] within my temple and its walls” (Isaiah 56:4–5). How could this be? Then Philip “told him the good news about Jesus,” and the man responded, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” (Acts 8:35–36). He was asking, Am I really allowed in? Do I belong? Philip baptized him as a sign that Jesus had bulldozed every barrier (Ephesians 2:14). Jesus embraces—and unites—everyone who turns from sin and puts their trust in Him. The man “went on his way rejoicing.” He finally and fully belonged (Acts 8:39).

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At once [Saul (Paul)] began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ‘Isn't he the man who caused havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?' Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah. After many days had gone by, there was a conspiracy among the Jews to kill him, but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. But his followers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. He talked and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him. When the believers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. (Acts 9:20-31, NIV)

This episode of the Luke-Acts series focuses on Paul's final journey up […] The post Luke-Acts session 22: Back to Jerusalem (Acts 20–23) appeared first on Segullah.

Its hard to know what to do after a church scandal. Todays text shows us what Jesus does following a church scandal. Series:Acts Speaker: Cliff Ursel Date: June 2, 2024 Text: Acts 5:12-16 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

Drew Williams continues our sermon series Acts of the Risen Lord in Acts 21:1-26 with this week's message titled "The Journey to Jerusalem."

Drew Williams continues our sermon series Acts of the Risen Lord in Acts 21:1-26 with this week's message titled "The Journey to Jerusalem."

Paul's Defense Speech Before Jews Jerusalem

Paul has been on his way to Jerusalem for quite a while and he's finally arrived. He's been looking forward to being in Jerusalem but he also knows that troubles are ahead of him.  This morning we'll see what happens when Paul goes into the city. As too often happens, the first trouble comes from other Christians. - Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show

Paul's defence before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem (Acts 22:30-23:11) by Christ City Church Dublin

Apr 7, 2024  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorHow to Disagree to the Glory of GodActs 15:36-411. Be aware of your assumptionsPositive assumptions to shape how we disagree…a) not everybody has to think or act the way I do or wouldb) disagreeing with me does not deserve punishment c) them being wrong or doing wrong doesn't give me permissiond) it's not different with family2. Be clear about the principles you are standing onA principle is a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs or behavior or a chain of reasoning. “I will never compromise Truth for the sake of getting along with people who can only get along when we agree.”                ― D.R. Silva“Now Paul and his companion set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and return to Jerusalem…”               -Acts 13:133. Engage all avenues of reconciliation To shape your theology of disagreement ask questions like...How is God represented by my behavior?What does the Gospel make me capable of?What can I do to demonstrate this capacity?Two reasons we don't reconcile..a) uncertainty- I don' know what to dob) effort- I don't want to exert that much effort. “A brother/sister offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.”             -Proverbs 18:19“Friends become wiser together through a healthy clash of viewpoints.”       - Timothy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage4. You engage in the disagreement in a way that makes reconciliation possible down he road“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.”             -2 Timothy 4:9-11Mental worship...1. Is there anybody in your life that you have categorized?  If so, what does the Gospel make you capable of and responsible for in relation to this person?2. As an outworking of what you heard this morning, is there a conversation you need to initiate?3. What is your theology of disagreement?4. Which is the source of more disagreement in your relationships: your beliefs or your preferences?5. Are there any friendships/relationships where you have given yourself permission the Gospel does not?

Paul Seized Jerusalem

Would your friends and family members describe you as a “giver” or as a “taker”? God blesses people who are “givers.” They end up receiving far better things to replace the things they gave up. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 321 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

Are you willing to love and support fellow believers whose faith in Jesus looks a little different than yours does? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 322 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

God sent an angel to rescue Peter. Why do you think He didn't He send an angel to rescue James?   Did He not care as much about James?   Or was it because He cared even more? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 299 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

Friday, 2 February 2024   “because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. Acts 24:11   More literally, the verse reads, “You, being able to know that there are not to me more than twelve days from which I went up to worship in Jerusalem” (CG).   Paul had just presented his opening words of defense, beginning with an acknowledgment that Felix was the duly appointed judge for the matter. With that, he next says, “You, being able to know.”   The meaning is that Felix has the means at his disposal (the verb is a present participle) to readily ascertain if what Paul says is true or not. Each thing he will say can be searched out and verified. Therefore, it would be the mark of a truly corrupt person to attempt to make a claim that was untrue. Understanding that, he says, “that there are not to me more than twelve days.”   It is a specific amount of time that is so short and precise that retracing the steps would take almost no effort at all. Considering that several of those days were spent under Roman guard, the events preceding that are condensed even more.   As the timeframe can easily be corroborated, Paul's words bear the mark of either total honesty or a loony desire to be incarcerated. To assist in the verification of his claims, he specifically notes that those twelve days were “from which I went up to worship in Jerusalem.”   What he says here and in the coming verses are given to challenge the three charges made against him by Tertullus, which are sedition, heresy, and profaning the temple.   Concerning sedition, he implies that it would be impossible to form a party and act in a seditious manner because it was just twelve days earlier that he arrived in Jerusalem. Five of those days were in Caesarea, two were on the journey, and the rest were in Jerusalem, where he went to worship and was subsequently incarcerated. If he were there to worship, he could then not be a heretic. He was obviously following the customs of Jews who came for exactly this purpose.    The Pulpit Commentary divides the 12 days in this manner -   (1) arrival at Jerusalem (Acts 21:15);  (2) Visit to James and the elders (Acts 21:18);  (3) first day of purification (Acts 21:26);  (4) second day of purification;  (5) the third day;  (6) the fourth day;  (7) the fifth day, when the tumult took place (Acts 21:27);  (8) Paul brought before the Sanhedrim;  (9) the conspiracy of the forty Jews, Paul leaves Jerusalem for Caesarea - the first of the five days mentioned in Acts 24:1;  (10) arrival of St. Paul" next day" at Caesarea, and lodged in the pretorium - second of the five days (Acts 23:32, 35);  (11) Paul in Herod's judgment hall - third of the five days;  (12) ditto - fourth of the five days;  (13) the current day, being also the fifth day of those mentioned in Acts 24:1. The mention of the brief time of twelve days shows the narrow limits of time within which the crime must have been committed, while the adroit mention of the purpose of his visit, to worship, would show how unlikely it was that he should have gone with any evil intent.   All of these could be supported by eyewitnesses if necessary.   Life application: Paul's words directly challenge the accusation against him. He doesn't waste a lot of time with superfluities, and he refrains from any verbal attacks on those accusing him. He is calm, cool, and collected in his address.   And more, he understands the process of what is going on around him. It is important to remember that if you don't have the same demeanor, or if you are unaware of how to properly navigate such things, it is a good idea to have someone skilled in what you are involved in assist you. If it is a legal matter, a lawyer is a good idea, if it is a financial problem, a certified accountant can help, and so forth.   The world is there trying to trip you up. Being ready to defend yourself with the right people around you. This is always a good idea.   O God, the world in which we live can be a complicated place. Governments exist that often heap burdens upon their people that require a lot of attention, without which all kinds of trouble can result. Help us to be wise in our actions and interactions regarding such things. May we live rightly and peaceably in our societies, honoring You with the lives we lead. Amen.  

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How does Catholic dogma develop? Why does the Catholic Church decide to make define very specific dogmas like the perpetual virginity of Mary? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by looking at the 2000-year-old ecclesiastical practice of defining dogma. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.Follow Why Catholic on Instagram.Subscribe to Why Catholic on YouTubeLike what you hear? Leave a 5-star rating and a comment on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SHOW NOTES* Video: Rick Warren and Albert Mohler Jr. Debate Women “pastors” at SBC Meeting June 2023* 1st Council of Jerusalem - Acts 15* Video: The Council of Nicaea in 3 1/2 Minutes* On the Journey with Matt and Ken and Kenny, Episode 100: Mary the Mother of Who? Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe

9/11/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Acts 24:17-21. Paul responds to the last charge of his accusers, that he defiled the temple. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforukraine #voiceofthemartyrs #prayforTurkey #prayforSyria

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This is part 20 of the Early Church History class. So far we've been focusing primarily on Christianity within the Roman Empire in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East--the land surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Nevertheless, Christianity also spread south to Africa, north to Armenia, and east to Asia where it reached Persia, India, and China. Hopefully this session will counterbalance the Mediterranean focus we've had so far, expanding your perspective to be a little more global. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni_EnPzxJ4k&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2lk3B0I7Pa77hfwKJm1SRI&index=20&t=2890s&pp=iAQB —— Links —— See my lecture on YouTube: History of Christianity in Africa For more on Armenian Christianity, see The Key of Truth: A Monument of Armenian Unitarianism More Restitutio resources on Christian history See other classes here Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Africa First Century Jesus took refuge in Africa as a baby (Matthew 2:13-15) An African from Cyrene carried Jesus' cross (Mark 15:21). At Pentecost, Jews from Egypt and Libya were present (Acts 2:10). At Antioch, Simeon called Niger and Lucius of Cyrene were part of the Jew-Gentile mixed church (Acts 13:1). Egypt By the 2nd c., New Testament scriptures were translated into Coptic. Alexandria was a center for Christianity (Clement, Origen, Arius, Alexander, Athanasius). Maghreb (North Africa) Christianity attested from at least the second century through martyrs of Scilla in Numidia and Perpetua and Felicitas in Carthage. Tertullian, Cyprian, Novatian, Donatus, and Augustine Ethiopia Frumentius and Edesius became slaves to the King of Axum. Athanasius of Alexandria ordained Frumentius a bishop. King Ezana became a Christian between 330 and 350. In the late 5th c., the nine saints came and founded monasteries, including at Debre Damo. In the 6th c., King Kaleb crossed the Red Sea to defeat Du Nawas, king of Himyar (Yemen). He then rebuilt the churches there and spread Christianity in the region. Nubia In the second half of the 6th c., Christian missionaries began converting key people in Makuria. Makuria became a mighty kingdom that held off the Muslims in the 7th c. Armenia Christianity spread to Armenia from the south (Syria) and west (Constantinople). Gregory the Illuminator (Grigor Lusavorich) preached Christianity, but ran afoul of King Tiridates III (r. 298-330) who imprisoned him. Gregory converted Tiridates who declared Armenia a Christian Nation (c. 301). Mashtots (d. 440) knew Armenian and Greek. Worked under Catholicos Sahak (r. 387-438) to create Armenian letters and translate scriptures into Armenian Eznik (380-455) was a disciple of Mashtots who represented Armenia at the Council of Ephesus (431). Eznik wrote Refutation of the Sects, which survives today. Asia India Thomas the Apostle (50s) In 240, The Acts of Thomas claimed that the Apostle Thomas travelled to India during the reign of King Gundaphar (first century). Ephrem the Syrian and Jerome mention Thomas in India, though Origen and Eusebius put Thomas in Parthia. Local tradition in southwest India claims Thomas came there, and they call themselves “Thomas Christians” to this day. Travel was available between the Roman Empire and India. Samuel Moffett: “ [M]ost opinions range from ‘possible' to ‘probable,' with a discernible trend toward the latter position.”[1] Pantaenus (180 or 190) Eusebius and Jerome claim Pantaenus went to India on a trip Pantaenus' disciples, Clement and Origen, seem to have a good knowledge of India. David of Bassora (300) preached in India. Bishop Theophilus the Indian (d. 364) Traveled to India on behalf of Emperor Constantius and found Christians in India He said they were different in some customs, but they agreed with him that the Son was “other in substance” than the Father. Cosmas the Indian Voyager (Indicopleustes) Reports about Christians on Taprobane Island (Sri Lnaka) in the 6th c. Persia Also called the Nestorian Church after Nestorius, bishop of Constantinople (r. 428-431) Jewish pilgrims from Parthia were at Pentecost in Jerusalem (Acts 2:9). Syrian Christians from Edessa spread to Persia. 340s Sassanian King Shapur II persecuted Christians, martyring 16,000. 410 Council of Seleuci-Ctesiphon (aka Council of Mar Isaac) King Yazdegerd I (r. 399-421) organized Christians in the Sassanian Empire and officially showed toleration, though Zoroastrianism remained the official state religion. 424 Church of the East declared independence from the Church of the Roman Empire. China Christianity is clearly attested starting in 635 when Alopen, the Nestorian missionary, came. It is likely that the Chinese came in contact with Christians from the nomads who lived on the other side of the Great Wall of China at the end of 6th c. Review Christianity spread to Africa from the first century in Egypt, the Maghreb, and Ethiopia. King Ezana of the Axumite Empire became a Christian due to evangelism of Frumentius in the 330s. Athanasius of Alexandria ordained Frumentius Bishop and ensured that homoousion Christianity would take root. Christianity spread throughout Axumite Empire in the fifth century through the work of the nine saints who built monasteries, including the one at Debre Damo. In the sixth century, King Kaleb defeated the King of Himyar (Yemen) at the behest of the Roman Emperor to protect Christians and rebuild their churches. Armenia became Christian through missionaries from Syria in the south and from Constantinople in the west. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) converted King Tiridates III, who then sponsored the conversion of Armenia in 314. In the fifth century, Mashtots worked with a team to invent the Armenian alphabet and translate the Bible and many other Christian documents into Armenian. Although certainty is not possible, it is probably that the Apostle Thomas brought Christianity to India in the first century and Pantaenus visited in the second century. Bishop Theophilus, the Indian, visited India in the 350s and reported the Christians there were subordinationists who believed the Son was "other in substance." Persia had Christians from the first century, first from Jewish pilgrims who attended Pentecost, then through Syrian evangelistic efforts centered in Edessa. Christians living under the Sassanian rule of King Shapor faced brutal persecution, torture, and martyrdom in the 340s. The Council at Seleucia-Ctesiphon of 410 ended the persecution and gave structure to Christianity within the empire, though Zoroastrianism remained the official state religion. In 424, Persian Christianity declared itself independent of Roman Christianity. In the sixth century, nomads beyond the Great Wall of China likely brought Christianity in contact with the Chinese. [1] Samuel Hugh Moffett, A History Christianity in Asia, vol 1 (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1992), 35.

Pastor Steve preaches "Fear and Healing in Jerusalem" Acts 5:12-16

In Acts 15:14-18, the Jerusalem position reiterated the manifestation of salvation by grace: “God had taken from among the Gentiles a people for himself.” The exegetical proof along with the experiential proof underlined how God actually saved; he had taken for himself a people from among the uncircumcised Gentiles. Council of Jerusalem, a conference of the Christian Apostles in Jerusalem about 50 CE that decreed that Gentile Christians did not have to observe the Mosaic Law of the Jews. It was occasioned by the insistence of certain Judaic Christians from Jerusalem that Gentile Christians from Antioch in Syria obey the Mosaic custom of circumcision. A delegation, led by the Apostle Paul and his companion St. Barnabas, was appointed to confer with the elders of the church in Jerusalem. The ensuing apostolic conference (noted in Acts 15:2–35), led by St. Peter the Apostle and St. James, “the Lord's brother,” decided the issue in favour of Paul and the Gentile Christians. From this time onward, Gentile Christians were not bound by the Levitical ceremonial regulations of the Jews, except for the provisions of the so-called apostolic decree: abstention “from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from fornication” (Acts 15:29). The Council of Jerusalem thus demonstrated the willingness of apostolic leaders to make compromises on certain secondary issues in order to maintain peace and unity in the church. The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-wilson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-wilson/support