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The Message of the Bible part 3

September 11, 2022 • Pastor Bill West • Luke 1:1–3, Acts 1:1, Acts 26:26

God is at work to bring glory to Himself in all of the world by providing Salvation to all Nations through the Messiah. Act Two Salvation Provided: The Messiah: Tracing the Connection: (Matt. 1:1; 1:17). Focusing on the Cross: (John 10:17-18; Mark 15:37; Luke 24:6) Why four gospels: Matthew, the Jewish tax collector. Mark, the cousin of Peter. Luke, the doctor who carefully researched. And John, the disciple of Jesus. Act two closes as Jesus leaves.

Act Three: Salvation Proclaimed: The Church • Acts 1-8: Transition: From Israel to the Church. (Acts 1:8; 8:1) Acts 9-12: From Jews to also the Gentiles (Acts 9:15; 10:28) Acts 13ff: To the World (Acts 14:1; 17:6)

The Letters: God’s Words. Who We Are In Christ. (Resource): (2 Cor 5:15, Col. 1:13). How Should We Live in Christ (Relationship) (Gal. 2:20; 1 John 4:10-11). Final Victory in Christ (Revelation) (Rev. 5:9; 21:3-4)

The Message of the Bible part 3