In this episode, Erick, Daniel, and Bob finish the book of Acts. Paul is bitten by a viper and is completely unconcerned about it. He arrives in Rome and speaks to the leaders there. And though on house arrest, the gospel continues to spread. Have a listen.
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Paul sets sail from Rome as a prisoner. Storms rise, food is in short supply, but Paul trusts in God. And the only way to survive is to wreck the ship. Have a listen.
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Paul preaches to Agrippa and argues that he is only taking the beliefs of the Pharisees to their logical conclusion. People believe Paul has crossed from brilliant to madness. And Paul is determined to get to Rome. Have a listen.
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Paul testifies before Felix after Tertullus flatters him. Paul never offers to pay any authorities off, so he remains in prison. Paul appeals to Caesar, but King Agrippa wants to hear him first. Have a listen.
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Paul uses his Roman citizenship to avoid another beating. He gets very bold with the high priest. And a plot to kill him is thwarted by his nephew and the tribune. Have a listen.
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Paul visits James, and despite their trying to prove that Paul is not a hater of the law, the accusation keeps coming. Paul is arrested in the temple. And baptism is a big part of Paul’s testimony. Have a listen.
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Paul wants to get to Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. The Holy Spirit reveals that suffering awaits him, and a prophet uses Paul’s belt to demonstrate what will happen to him. And it is always better to give than receive. Have a listen.
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A riot breaks out over Paul’s preaching. Gods made with hands are not gods. And Paul preaches a very long sermon where a man is overcome by sleep. Have a listen.
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Paul finds some disciples who have never heard of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a hands-on sacrament. And seven itinerant Jewish exorcists get beaten naked by a man with an evil spirit. Have a listen.
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Paul goes to Corinth and plants a church next to the synagogue. Gallio won’t give the mob what they want. And Apollos preaches the gospel boldly after being instructed by Priscilla and Aquila. Have a listen.
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Paul uses an altar to the unknown god to address the men of Athens. A disembodied spirituality is nothing new. And how is a God who loves and gives completely different? Have a listen.
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Paul and Silas preach the gospel in Thessalonica, and some are converted, but the Jewish leaders round up a mob to drive them out. The Bereans like what Paul has to say, but want to double-check the scriptures. And they finally end up in Athens to bring the gospel to the city of philosophers. Have a listen.
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Paul preaches to some women at a riverside, and Lydia and her household believe and are baptized. A slave girl with a spirit of divination follows the missionaries around until Paul has had enough of it. And Paul and Silas are beaten and put in prison, so Paul plants a church. Have a listen.
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Paul and Barnabas have a disagreement over John Mark and part ways. Timothy is circumcised to gain access to Jewish spaces. And Luke subtly joins Paul’s missionary work. Have a listen.
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A debate over what the Gentile Christians must do to be saved happens in Jerusalem. Peter and Paul stand on faith alone in Christ. And James has a few things to recommend to these new believers. Have a listen.
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