Joy in Antioch, Persecution in Jerusalem

Acts 11 & 12. On returning to Jerusalem after Cornelius’ conversion Peter defends the gospel going to the Gentiles (11:) In Antioch the stage is being set with Paul becoming a teacher and a leader, poised for the last part of the book, The Missionary Journeys. In Jerusalem, the persecution intensifies with the martyrdom of […]

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Justified from All Things

Act 13:38-39. In his 1st recorded Sermon Paul clearly spells out Justification by faith for whoever believes. Showing that through the forgiveness of Christ you can be justified as you could never be under the law of Moses.

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