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First Missionary Journey

Acts 13:1-15:35. “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (13:2). “For the work which they had fulfilled” (14:26). Jerusalem Council. First Missionary Journey. 14:28. 15:1. 13:1. 15:35. Return to Antioch.

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First Missionary Journey

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  1. Acts 13:1-15:35 “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (13:2) “For the work which they had fulfilled” (14:26) Jerusalem Council First Missionary Journey 14:28 15:1 13:1 15:35 Return to Antioch Commission from Church at Antioch Travels Dissention (15:1-5) Discussion (15:6-18) Decision (15:19-29) Dissemination (15:30-35) Ministry in Cyprus (13:4-12) Ministry in Antioch Pisidia (13:13-52) Ministry in Iconium/Lystra and Derbe (14:1-23) 14:27 13:1 14:24 28 15:35 3 15:1 13:4

  2. vs. Major Structural Relationships: A Causation - 2 separate and essentially unrelated movements from cause to effect, each one controlling the bulk of the material in the section: 13:4-14:28 (15:35)- Missionary work of Paul and Barnabas (effect) (1)13:1-3 - Commissioning of Paul and Barnabas (Cause) (2)13:1-14:28- Ministry to, and conversion of, the Gentiles (Cause) B Recurrence of Contrast C Recurrence 15:1-35 - Jerusalem council (effect) Jews (13:44-45; 14:2, 4,5,19) (Also 13:8-11) Paul and Barnabas vs. Opponents (Persecution) Gentile Persecutors (13:50; 14:5) Believers vs. Unbelievers (13:8-12,42-52; 14:1-5,19-23) Belief (Response- Causal contrast-Witness/proclamation Unbelief Word, Word of God, Word of Lord, etc. (13:5,7,15,26,44,46,48, 49; 14:3, [12],25;15:7,[15],[32],35) Believe, Faith ([13:8]; 13:12,39,41,48; 14:1,2,9,[22],23,27; [15:5]; 15:7,9,11)

  3. 13:4-52 13:4-12 - At Paphos 13:13-43 At Pisidian Antioch- Jesus as Savior, Royal Son of David 13:44-52 - At Antioch Jewish Rejection Gentile acceptance - Faith (13:12) Belief -> Freedom Unbelief -> Obliteration Jewish Rejection Gentile acceptance - Faith (13:48)

  4. vs. The Crisis for Israel: Potentials of Grace and Promise (13:17-41) I. The Story (13:17-37) A. Story of God’s gracious activity to Israel -> Jesus (13:17-25) Introduction - Men of Israel/ God-fearers 1. In Exodus (13:17) 2. In Wanderings - Bore with them - 40 yrs. (13:18) 3. In possession - Land - Gave them inheritance (13:19) - Drove out Canaanites 4. In Leadership (13:20-25) a. Gave judges (13:20) b. Gave King Saul (13:21) c. Raised up David - Removal of Saul Of his seed-Savior-Jesus (Promise) [eternal, transcendent] vs. John Baptist (temporary, inferior) (Causn w/ partn) B. Story of God’s fulfillment of promise to Israel -> Jesus (13:26-37) Introduction - Sons of family of Abraham/ God-fearers 1. Genl- You (Israelites)-Sent message of salvation (13:26) 2. Particulars Exalted People (u[ywsen) Led-Out-with uplifted (u`yhlou) arm Man after heart (vs.Saul) (13:22) Does all my will Recurrence of Fulfillment Language Fulfillment of Jesus’ death- Jerusalemites and rulers killed and (13:27-29) buried him (in unwitting fulfillment-scripture) Fulfillment of promise-Resurrection (13:30-37) 3 Promises - David: Jesus Royal Son of God [eternal, permanent; ongoing service- eternal living one] David [mortal, dead one; temporary service]

  5. vs. II. The Decision- 2 Possibilities, with consequences (13:38-41) (Climax) Introduction - Brethren A. “Therefore”- To those who believe (Pos.) (Everyone) B. “Therefore” - To those who do not believe (scoff) -> Perish (avfani,sqhte) (Neg.) Forgiveness-Sins Justification Contrast

  6. Paul’s Sermon at Pisidian Antioch 1 Election. Key concern of sermon - Note Paul’s rehearsal of Israel’s history begins with a reference to Israel’s election: “The God of the people Israel chose (evxele,xato) our fathers.” a This election, or selection, by God of those who are to experience his blessings in a unique way necessarily involves the rejection or destruction of those not selected (Canaanites, Saul). Thus, the destruction or removal of the non-elect is a direct corollary of election. b This election is synergistic. On one hand, it is initiated by God’s gracious choice (v.17; cf. Deut 7:1); but on other hand, it is influenced by human response and behavior, esp. doing will of God (v.22). The reference to God’s selection of Israel over the seven nations of Canaan emphasizes God’s sovereign choice (v.19), while the removal of Saul in favor of David emphasizes the role of human obedience. Thus - primary - initiation by God necessary - human response

  7. Paul’s Sermon at Pisidian Antioch, con’t c Election is not absolute, or necessarily permanent. God can replace the selected person (or people) with another. Note - Saul was chosen, but was replaced by God. Thus, past state of election is no guarantee of future election or benefits. Specifically, failure to do will of God may lead to loss of election (special standing), in favor of those who are inclined to do will of God. Acc. to v. 22, the heart of God is attached to those who will do his will. d Election is 2-fold: Election- For the receiving of divine gifts/blessings. Israel chosen from among all nations uniquely to receive gifts from God’s hand. Election- Agents of blessing. The Judges, Samuel, Saul, and David were chosen as agents through whom blessing would come to Israel The purpose of Israel’s election was the experience of divine favor, but Israel could experience that divine favor only as God chose persons to mediate God’s goodness and favor to Israel. Thus, if Israel were to reject the favor of God mediated through these chosen agents, its election would be meaningless.

  8. Paul’s Sermon at Pisidian Antioch, con’t e The ultimate end/goal of Israel’s election is salvation. The mighty acts of God in Israel’s history were acts of deliverance, but their significance was not finally to be found in themselves, but in the great deliverance that was promised to come thru the eschatological savior (note - “exalted” Israel- v.17; “led” Jesus to Israel). The election of Israel has its goal/purpose in the experience of salvation in Christ. Thus, if Israel rejects this great deliverance through the end-time savior, it would amount to Israel’s rejecting its own election. f This election is Christological - It is contingent upon one’s response to the eschatological deliverer, Jesus. Because Jesus is chosen specifically to the role of Savior (v.23), the only proper way to respond to him is to allow him to fulfill his role as Savior. Those who allow him thus to function are de facto elect, for they participate in the salvation that is the content and goal of election; on the other hand, those who do not allow him to function as savior are de facto not of the elect. Thus - every one who believes (in him) is justified (v.39), while every one who does not believe in him is destroyed (vv.40-41). Implies-Election now understood (largely) in individual terms Implies-The possible election of Gentiles as Gentiles

  9. Paul’s Sermon at Pisidian Antioch, con’t g Yet election is related specifically to the nation of Israel - Both in terms of history and in terms of promise (vv.23,26). Thus, Israel remains privileged. But this privileged status does not involve automatic salvation, but rather priority in hearing the message of salvation (v.26; cf.v.46). Priority of proclamation (Note- Paul’s practice of going to synagogue first.) God’s election of Israel is historically characterized by longsuffering and patience (v.18 “bore with”; v.19- 450 yrs.)- 2 implications: (1) God will not quickly (arbitrarily) cast aside his people Israel; (2) But - Israel must be careful not to presume upon God’s thinly-worn patience. Thus - Despite constant rejection by the Jews, Paul continues to proclaim his message first to the synagogues; but the book closes w/ the message being sent to those who will listen - the Gentiles.

  10. Acts 15 Controversy - Problem: What is required for salvation? (15:1-5) (soteriology, ecclesiology, christology) In Antioch Judeans - Circumcision acc. to custom of Moses necessary - Salvation (15:1) To Jerusalem Paul and Barnabas Disputed Sent by church -> Jerusalem Reported- Conversion of Gentiles (15:2-4) At Jerusalem Pharisees - Necessary to circumcise them, charge them to keep law of Moses (15:5) Resolution - Jerusalem Council (15:6-35)

  11. Resolution - Jerusalem Council (15:6-35) A. Arguments(15:6-12) 1. Peter (15:6-11) Whereas, at the beginning of our movement God chose me to preach the word of God to the Gentiles, with the result that they should believe (15:7), And whereas, God confirmed that calling by bearing witness to the true salvation of the Gentiles by acting toward them in the same way he acted toward us, specifically by giving them the Holy Spirit (as to us), and thereby cleansing their hearts by faith (as to us), Therefore- Do not put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, Because by doing this you would be testing God And because both we and our fathers have found such requirements impossible to bear And because the fact that our hope of (future) salvation is found only in the grace of our Lord Jesus implies that their hope of salvation is likewise in the grace of the Lord Jesus. 2. Paul and Barnabas (15:12) WhereasGod has given approval and attestation of our ministry among the Gentiles (which proclaimed only necessity of faith vs. circumcision) by signs and wonders, Therefore (implied)- Do not lay further, unnecessary burdens- Gentiles

  12. Causation Acts 15 B. Decision - James (15:13-21) Whereas Peter has witnessed to the work of God, how God visited the Gentiles to take out from them a people for his own name, And whereas this testimony agrees with the words of the prophet, found in Amos 9:11-12, which God himself made known long ago, Therefore, we should not trouble the Gentiles who turn to God, But we should require of them only the following basic and necessary demands: To abstain from pollutions of idols To abstain from unchastity To abstain from what is strangled To abstain from blood. The reason we make these basic demands is that Moses is both preached and read in every city on every Sabbath

  13. Acts 15 A Note - Another challenge to the unity of the church - this time theological. B Note - Major theol. issue: What is required for salvation? Is faith in X. sufficient, or is more needed? -> Xology. The sufficiency of X vs. X.- plus. C Note - The method/character of resolution - Concern for fair and proper procedure - Careful argument - Careful listening to argument. (Revelation, including gospel tradition) (vv.6-12) Arguments (Theological) (Appeal to reason/ truth) Experience [Note that leaders of the church are able to argue theologically-not primarily-here-bureaucrats, managers, or politicians] (vv. 6-12) Integrity- Truth of revelation (theological)- Q.- What does God think/will? Proposal Leader (vv.13-21) Sensitivity - Both groups Acceptance - Whole body (vv.22ff) Implementation (vv.22ff)

  14. The Commissioning (13:1-3) Introduction Prepn/Realn I. Announcement to the church (13:2) A. Circumstances - While B. Command Causation II. Action of the church (13:3) A. Circumstances - After B. Action - Sent them off (avpe,lusan) Place - Church at Antioch Prophets General-Office Persons Teachers Partn Particular-Names- a Barnabas b Simeon-Niger c Luccus-Cyrene d Manaen-Member of court- Herod the Tetrarch e Saul Persons-They (cf.v.1) Worshiping (GREEK) -> Lord Activity Fasting Prepn Speaker-Holy Spirit (said) Demand- Set apart (VAfori,sate) Speech Barnabas Persons Saul Purpose-Work-Which I called them Substantiation Recurrence Fasting Prayer Laying hands-Them

  15. Paul’s Speech at Pisidion Antioch and the Great Speeches in Acts: Acts 2 - Peter - Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy- (Primary appeal - Repentance) w/ emphasis upon esch. fulfillment and Israel’s initial repudiation of it Acts 7 - Stephen - Jesus as rejected and exalted Savior, w/ ultimate implications for the law and worship (Primary appeal - Confession and recognition of guilt and experience salvation by submitting to God’s appointed deliverer. Acts 13 - Paul - Jesus the goal and fulfillment of salvation history, w/ special attention to election of Savior in David’s line (Primary appeal - Believe [Faith]) Note: Points of continuity and points of difference. - Prophets -Joseph/ Moses -David

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