Paul's ministry in the book of acts outlined

Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. The book ends abruptly with paul under house arrest awaiting trial in rome act 28. In chapter 9 of acts, we come into close contact with saul, later known as paul, for the first time. As previously noted, the book of acts gives us a historical look at pauls life and times. Sep 23, 2015 hence his encounter with jesus in acts 9. Luke described to theophilus in his first letter about jesus life up to the resurrection. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. The model of multiethnicity acts is a great illustration that ministry with a multiethnic character is not simply some recent fad, but rather a concern deeply rooted in kingdom values. Most notable is the incongruity between pauls gospel message in acts and the message we see in his letters, especially romans and galatians.

God never intended healing to stop, but provided it through the church. The life and journeys of the apostle paul an outline. A chronological study of pauls ministry xenos christian. Therefore the actual figure that we are dealing with could very easily be closer to years. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach, writes luke, at the beginning of his second volume acts 1. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book.

Paul has already been briefly mentioned in acts in chapters 7 and 8, in connection with the stoning of stephen. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. The book of acts provides an excellent outline of many parts of pauls ministry. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Counting back approximately years we would arrive at late 33 a. Luke probably wrote the book of acts from rome during pauls first imprisonment. Paul began, however, not as a devoted christian but as a committed opponent of christianity. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Jun 15, 2016 hi jacinta, we dont have a lot of information about pauls time in rome, but you can read about it in acts 28. An understanding of the chronological order of events in pauls ministry can be very valuable as a tool for the study of acts and pauls epistles.

Philip, peter and johns ministry to the samaritans as well as peters vision at joppa made it clear that they needed to take the gospel to the gentiles and confirms that the holy spirit is leading them to. We find it in the prominent role of elders like james, who appears to have led the church in jerusalem in acts chapters 15 and 21. Sauls father was of the tribe of benjamin and he was a strict pharisee, a jew with unmixed blood. Although exact dating can be ventured for only some of the events in pauls life, a fairly reliable sequence of events and even the approximate dating of those events is found in chart 152. Acts agrees with pauls letters on the major outline of pauls career. He entered damascus and stayed there for an unknown amount of time acts 9. It begins in jerusalem just after jesus resurrection, recounts how the gospel reached what are syria, lebanon, cyprus, turkey, greece, and malta today, and closes with the apostle paul s two year ministry in rome. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. Pauls status as an apostle but not one of the twelve was a blessing. My next post will offer concluding observations to leadership training in acts. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The book of acts ends abruptly with paul s imprisonment in rome. Second, in acts chapter 27 verses 21 through 26, luke described pauls actions onboard ship in ways that have been confirmed by historical research. This article explains how we can date many of the important events in the life of the apostle paul.

Through a process of elimination, the list is reduced to luke. The period from the conversion of paul until the 1st trip to jerusalem. Free bible study outlines the book of acts chap 21. Acts the book of acts structure assignment the book. It records 33 years of christian history reaching from tiberius caesar to nero, roman emperors. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. The book of acts and the epistles of paul sometimes tell us the length of time between one event and another. Jan 05, 2009 in chapter nine of acts, luke tells us the famous story of paul s conversion. The apostle paul spent his life proclaiming the risen christ jesus throughout the roman world, often at great personal peril 2 corinthians 11. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.

Acts can be neatly divided into two sections, the first dealing primarily with the ministry of peter in jerusalem and samaria acts 112 and the second following paul on his missionary journeys throughout the roman empire acts 28. A chronological study harmonizing the book of acts with pauls epistles. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. As his gospel ends, luke introduces the themes reiterated here in acts 1. Luke wrote his gospel and also the book of acts compare luke 1. Prechristian life paul was born in tarsus in modern day turkey of the tribe of benjamin and trained to be a pharisee under the guidance of gamaliel. Paul rejects his jewish compatriots for not responding to the gospel. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. It is assumed that paul died a martyrs death in the midtolate ad 60s in rome. The church at corinth was established during pauls second missionary journey acts 18. The implication is that jesus continued to act and to teach after his ascension so kostenberger and obrien 2001, 128. There are changes in the dates, based on the evidence that will follow.

For example the book of acts relates that when the apostle paul came to a new town or city he typically spoke first at the local synagogue. A pivotal point in the book of acts is when saul of tarsus the apostle paul meets jesus on the road to damascus and is converted. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Through the book of acts we do encounter the particular hardships experienced by the apostle paul, which he helpfully puts into a list for our consideration and guilt. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson.

The life and journeys of the apostle paul an outline in the beginning c. During the apostles ministry in corinth, both jews acts 18. Although many would suggest other titles, this one has merit because. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Lets take a quick look at our outline and note that we are beginning the second section of this book where luke will deal primarily with paul s ministry and travels. So paul, the dominant figure of the latter part of acts, is presented as one who continues and fulfils. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.

The present post will take a brief glance at training with pauls mission and his partners in ministry. Paul s preparation in the arabian desert, revelations, and decade in tarsus. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Acts 19 tpt the apostle paul in ephesus while bible. Chronology of apostle paul s journeys and epistles matthew mcgee. We meet him first in the book of acts as a persecutor of christians.

The earliest title for the book seems to have been simply the acts. On pauls third trip, he preached for some three years in ephesus, a crossroads of the roman world. The early religious training paul receives comes from the best rabbinical school in jerusalem. In compiling a list of paul s companions from the period of time covered by the we sections, a total of seventeen individuals is found. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Many think luke wrote both his gospel and acts during this time.

John caprari is a senior undergraduate biblical studies major with an emphasis on pastoral ministry. The most probable explanation for leaving the reader in suspense is that the outcome of paul s appeal had not yet been decided when the book was being written. There we are given an address that paul delivered to the jews who lived in rome. A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book. Johannes nissen identifies three categories of fellowworkers with paul. There are also agreements on many incidents, such as pauls escape from damascus, where he is lowered down the walls in a basket. Pauls missionary strategy in acts part 1 this is the third set of guest posts from my advanced studies in acts class. Well examine paul s apostleship and the subject of spiritual gifts and callings acts 9. Eventually he converted and began a missionary journey throughout a large part of the empire.

Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. To continue the story begun in the gospel of luke ac 1. The book of acts records three of pauls missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of god, the christians who would change the world. Pauls emphasis on justification by faith is completely absent from his speeches and sermons in acts, where he seems more aligned with peters mission to the jews compare acts 2 and acts. Paul preaches in cyprus and governor sergius paulus is converted.

Paul s second missionary journey, with silas and timothy. A chronological study of pauls ministry xenos christian fellowship. Before his conversion to christ he was called saul. It is the story of how god uses weak human vessels to implement his eternal purposes. Paul preaches to a jewish audience in pisidan antioch 110. We see this in paul s charge to the ephesian elders in acts chapter 20. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Pauls corporate evangelism in the book of acts 193. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Timeline of pauls letters and missionary journeys chart. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts ends abruptly with paul imprisoned in rome, waiting to bring his appeal.

The value of acts is also seen in that it provides the historical framework for the epistles found in the new testament. He was born into a jewish family in the city of tarsus. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. The ministry of the holy spirit in the apostles and the early church. Then he went on to macedonia and greece to build up the congregations there. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Paul and barnabas are set apart by the church at antioch.

Some have concluded that theophilus was the magistrate who heard pauls case in rome and that acts and luke was a legal brief in pauls defense isbe, theophilus 3. These materials roughly divide into four large sections. Pauls apostolic ministry in acts forget the channel. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. The kingdom of god includes not only his purpose in the church but reaches beyond to the reestablishment of the house of david see acts 15. When being held prisoner by the roman government, paul used his time well to write inspired letters that are part of the bible today. A harmony of the life of paul 2 a harmony of the life of paul table of contents paul s life prior to conversion 3 the conversion of paul 36 a. Paul s third visit to jerusalem with barnabas, fourteen years after his conversion. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.

Peter even states that pauls writings are equivalent in authority to the old testament 2 peter 3. Single sermons click on title 2nd floor christianity. It shows us what can be accomplished as we stand in christ. An outline of the life of the apostle paul living word. Acts is significant for chronicling the spread of the gospel, not only geographically but also culturally. It started with the ministry of john the baptist, whose teaching had produced a number of converts, men and women who looked for the messiah, promised by the old testament prophets, who was his forerunner. The bible is an historical document, and part of assessing the value of any historical narrative is the study of chronology. Return of paul and barnabas to antioch, with judas and silas acts 15. As we have come to expect, these chapters include the familiar pattern of internal growth and. The holy spirit in the book of acts preaching source. This may indicate that the book was written before pauls trial and. Healing in the book of acts and the epistles exceedingfaith.

Since the story ends abruptly without giving an account of pauls death or release, it is thought that the apostle was still a prisoner acts 28. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome 28. However, the details provided in his epistles and the book of acts allow us to understand much about his life. His birth in a roman free city grants him roman citizenship, a privilege he will exercise later in life. Pauls mission and his partners in ministry founders ministries. This ministry has a more important bearing on the lives of christians today than the 3year ministry recorded in the 4 gospels see authors book, the empty tomb. Day of pentecost bethlehem of the holy spirit, chapter 2.

The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Ministry partnerships are essential for creating durable ministry and sustaining those in ministry. The acts of the apostles church leadership resources. The church at corinth and the apostle pauls ministry. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.

The story of the evangelization of ephesus does not begin in chapter 19, or even in chapter 18 of the book of acts. Jan 14, 2011 the passage that comes to mind when i think of pauls plan and the holy spirit i think of the story in acts 16 where paul had obviously planned to go to asia. In that speech, paul emphasizes that the salvation of god has been sent to the gentiles, the nonjews. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not.

We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Throughout the book of acts, the apostles called on the officers of the church to carry out god s mission of the messianic kingdom. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. The prologue is a literary recapitulation of the last paragraphs of the book of luke. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.

Even that title, of course, was not original because acts was the second part of the gospel of luke. An understanding of the chronological order of events in paul s ministry can be very valuable as a tool for the study of acts and paul s epistles. Paul in arabia, tarsus, and antioch 3346 ad apostle. Everyone believed him to be dead but paul revived him and the. Pauls missionary strategy in acts part 1 reading acts. From romans to revelation, names, places, and events are mentioned upon. This principle underlies pauls entire apostolic ministry, playing itself out in such areas as the tension between jew and gentile mission, practical mission strategies, pauls preaching, his understanding of suffering and his final destination. We know that paul and his associates arrived in rome in a. Paul remained there for almost two years becoming acquainted with the religious context of the city. When they came to the border of mysia, they tried to enter bithynia acts 16. Paul, still called saul at this point, has taken an active part in the persecution of the christian movement after the.

An example can be seen by comparing actss accounts of pauls conversion acts 9. The books of acts shows that healing continued after jesus through the apostles. Piecing together a chronology of the apostle pauls life is not as easy as the maps in the back of your bible might make it seem. Acts continues from there on starting with christs resurrection.

It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. This book is titled the acts of the apostles, or more literally acts of apostles. The books of acts is often called the book of the holy spirit or the book of the apostles. Its narative ends 2 years after the apostle paul came to rome. As i said, the book revolves around the apostles, peter and paul. Internal evidence is found largely in the we sections of the book.