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The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth

December 31, 2023 • Roger Skepple • Acts 15:1–5

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The Acts of the Apostles

The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth

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The Safety Net of the Christian Marriage: Problem Resolution

IV. The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth (13:1-28:31)

A. Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey (13:1-14:28)

B. The Jerusalem Council: Gentile Salvation (15:1-35)

1. The Controversy (15:1-5)

2. The Council Meets and Delineates (15:6-21)

3. The Council Decides and Responds (15:22-29)

4. The Conclusion (15:30-35)

● Direct Vs Indirect Applications of Scriptural Passages

● The Challenges Related to Problem Solving in Relationships

● A Proposed Method to Problem Solving

I. The Conflict (15:1-5)

II. Stage 1: Information (15:6-7a)

● Includes Both Parties

● Includes an Authoritative Rule

● Includes Full Communication

III. Stage 2: Brainstorming and Evaluation (15:6-18)

● Allows for Experience and Includes Scripture

● Avoids Hidden Agendas

● Avoids Disrespectful Interruptions

IV. Stage 3: Isolation (15:19-21)

● Includes a Final Decider

● Includes Specific Solution to Specific Problem

● Includes a Clear Objective

● Includes Both Parties’ Concerns

● Includes a Clear Communication and Understanding

V. Stage 4: Implementation and Verification (15:22-35)

● Response Executed Immediately

● Enlists the Necessary Assistance

● Maintains the Spirit of the Solution

● Verified through Implementation

● Implemented Completely

God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Plans (Part b)

November 10, 2024 • Roger Skepple • Acts 21:17–40

The Acts of the Apostles The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth Acts 13:1-28:31 (2) E. Paul’s Arrest and Journey to Rome (21:17-28:29) 1. Paul’s Arrest and Trial in Jerusalem (21:17-23:22) a. Paul Agrees to Display His Commitment to the Nation (21:17-26) 1) The Handoff (21:17-20) a) The Welcome (21:17) ! received accept gladly or welcome b) The Reports (21:18-20) (1) The Gentile Mission (21:18-20a) (2) The Jewish Mission (21:20b-c) (a) Its Scope (21:20b) (b) Its Results (21:20c) 2) The Problem (21:21-22) a) The Areas of Concern (21:21) b) The Source of the Concerns (21:22) 3) The Solution (21:23-26) a) The Plan (21:23-24) b) The Differentiation (21:25) c) The Follow Through (21:26)

God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Plans (Part a)

November 3, 2024 • Roger Skepple • Acts 21:17–40

The Acts of the Apostles The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth Acts 13:1-28:31 (1) God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Plans I. The Prologue (1:1-8) II. The Founding of the Church in Jerusalem (1:9-8:3) III. The Growth and Expansion of the Church in Judea and Samaria (8:4-12:25) IV. The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth (13:1-28:31) A. Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey (13:1-14:28) B. The Jerusalem Council: Gentile Salvation (15:1-35) C. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (15:36-18:22) D. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:16) E. Paul’s Arrest and Journey to Rome (21:17-28:29) 1. Paul’s Arrest and Trial in Jerusalem (21:17-23:22) ● Paul’s Plans and God’s Sovereignty a. Paul Agrees to Display His Commitment to the Nation (21:17-26) ● The Biblical Context ● The Historical Context ● The Theological Context 1) The Handoff (21:17-20) ●acceptable pleasing, pleasurable, favorable

Progress Report #6

October 13, 2024 • Roger Skepple • Acts 19:20

The Acts of the Apostles The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth Progress Report #6 I. The Prologue (1:1-8) II. The Founding of the Church in Jerusalem (1:9-8:3) III. The Growth and Expansion of the Church in Judea and Samaria (8:4- 12:25) IV. The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth (13:1- 28:31) A. Paul’s First Missionary Journey (13:1-14:28) B. The Jerusalem Council: Gentile Salvation (15:1-35) C. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (15:36-18:22) 1. The Separation of Paul and Barnabas (15:36-41) 2. The Formation of Paul’s Missions Team (16:1-4) Progress Report #5 (16:5) 3. The Call to Macedonia (16:6-10) 4. The Outreach in Philippi (16:11-40) a. The Journey to Philippi (16:11-12) b. The Conversion of Lydia (16:13-15) c. The Rescue of the Demoniac (16:16-24) d. The Conversion of the Jailer (16:25-34) e. The Safeguarding of the Church (16:35-40) 5. The Outreach in Thessalonica (17:1-9) a. The Ministry Pattern Proved to Be Fruitful (17:1-4) b. The Pattern of Opposition Continued (17:5-9) 6. The Outreach in Berea (17:10-15) a. Berea’s Response to the Gospel (17:10-12) b. Thessalonica’s Hindrance of the Gospel (17:13-15) 7. The Outreach in Athens (17:16-34) a. Christ against the Philosophies of Men (17:16-21) b. Christ through the Philosophies of Men (17:22-31) c. Christ over the Philosophies of Men (17:32-34) 8. The Outreach in Corinth (18:1-22) a. Paul Introduced the Gospel to Corinth (18:1-4) b. Paul Intensified His Ministry in Corinth (18:5-11) c. Paul Prepared to Defend His Ministry in Corinth (18:12-17) d. Paul Concluded His Corinthian Ministry (18:18-22) D. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:16) 1. The Commencement of the Journey (18:23) 2. Parenthesis: Apollos in Ephesus(18:24-28) 1 a. The Man (18:24) b. His Ministry (18:25-26a) c. His Limitations (18:26b-c) d. His Plans (18:27-28) 3. The Outreach in Ephesus (19:1-20:1) a. The Consolidation of Previous Ministry (19:1-7) b. The Forging of New Ministry (19:8-20) Progress Report #6 (19:20) c. Parenthesis: Paul’s Future Ministry Plans (19:21-22) d. The Uprising in Ephesus (19:23-41) e. The Conclusion of the Ephesian Mission (20:1) 4. Outreach in Macedonia and Greece (20:2-6) a. His Ministry in Macedonia (20:2) b. His Ministry in Greece (20:3-4) c. His Journey to Troas (20:5-6) 5. The Journey to Jerusalem (20:7-21:16) a. The Layover in Troas (20:7-12) b. The Layover in Mileus (20:13-38) 1) From Troas to Miletus (20:13-16) 2) Paul’s Farewell to the Elders of Ephesus (20:17-38) a) Paul Called for the Elders (20:17) b) Paul Reviewed with the Elders (20:18-24) (1) His Ministry In Ephesus (20:18-21) (2) His Future Plans (20:22-24) c) Paul Admonished the Elder (20:25-35) (1) In Light of His Departure (20:25) (2) In Light of His Service/Ministry (20:26-27) (3) In Light of Their Duty (20:28-32) (4) In Light of His Example (20:33-35) d) Paul Parted from the Elders (20:36-38) c. The Route to Jerusalem from Miletus (21:1-16) 1) From Miletus to Tyre (21:1-6) 2) From Tyre to Caesarea (21:7-14) 3) From Caesarea to Jerusalem (21:15-16)