Continue in the Faith
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Introduction
Introduction
A. Paul and Barnabas preached in such a way that many Jews and Greeks believed the gospel. (v.1–7)
A. Paul and Barnabas preached in such a way that many Jews and Greeks believed the gospel. (v.1–7)
B. Paul and Barnabas escaped being stoned by Jews, Greeks, with their rulers by fleeing to Lystra (v. 4–7)
B. Paul and Barnabas escaped being stoned by Jews, Greeks, with their rulers by fleeing to Lystra (v. 4–7)
C. Paul healed a crippled man from birth in Lystra (vs. 8–10)
C. Paul healed a crippled man from birth in Lystra (vs. 8–10)
D. Paul was stoned in Lystra, left for dead, but simply rises up and enters the city before he and Barnabas head on to Derbe. (v. 19-20)
D. Paul was stoned in Lystra, left for dead, but simply rises up and enters the city before he and Barnabas head on to Derbe. (v. 19-20)
Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in Derbe and made many disciples
Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in Derbe and made many disciples
A. they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch
A. they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch
B. they strengthened the souls of the disciples
B. they strengthened the souls of the disciples
BDAG: Strengthening
BDAG: Strengthening
32 And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
1. encouraging them to continue in the faith
1. encouraging them to continue in the faith
a. What is faith here?
7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
BDAG: the Faith
BDAG: the Faith
23 They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”
b. One can hear God’s word, but without faith it will not benefit them.
2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.
2. saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God
2. saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God
a. BDAG: Tribulations
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith,
3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
3. Do we face any tribulations?
3. Do we face any tribulations?
a. Coronavirus
uncaring leadership that allows hundreds of thousands of people to die and to think that the pandemic won’t kill you
Unemployment resulting from pandemic
Education interrupted for millions of school age children
b. Snow/Ice Storms that kill the power and water
c. Wild Fires that took out thousands of acres of homes and land in the west coast.
d. How about sicknesses in your family and friends
e. How about the further poisoning of the minds of many Americans against one another where because of political affiliation we can’t even talk to one another!
f. What about the persecution of Christians in other continents and countries.
4. we must enter the kingdom of God
4. we must enter the kingdom of God
C. Paul and Barnabas appointed
C. Paul and Barnabas appointed
1. elders for the disciples
1. elders for the disciples
2. in every church
2. in every church
D. With prayer and fasting, the apostles committed them
D. With prayer and fasting, the apostles committed them
BDAG: Commit
BDAG: Commit
1. to the Lord
1. to the Lord
2. in whom they had believed
2. in whom they had believed