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Acts 11. From Jerusalem To Antioch. Outline of Acts. 1:8. From Caesarea To Jerusalem. Cornelius was baptized in Caesarea It became known in Judea Peter returned to Jerusalem. Criticism of Peter. “Circumcised believers” = those not open to Gentile inclusion in church
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Acts 11 From Jerusalem To Antioch
Outline of Acts 1:8
From Caesarea To Jerusalem • Cornelius was baptized in Caesarea • It became known in Judea • Peter returned to Jerusalem
Criticism of Peter • “Circumcised believers” = those not open to Gentile inclusion in church • Criticized for having table fellowship with Gentiles. • Peter retold the events of the conversion of Cornelius
When they heard this, they had no further objections.(11:18)
He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved. (11:14) Salvation • Devout • Generous • God-fearing • Prayerful • Righteous
Those scattered by the persecution… traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch…only to the Jews.(11:19)
Antioch • 3rd largest city in Roman Empire • 500,000 pop. • “Hinge City” of East & West • Cosmopolitan
Mission: Antioch • Some began to share the gospel with Greeks. • Good news about Lord Jesus (not Jesus Messiah!)
Mission: Antioch • A great number of people believed…. • Jerusalem heard of growth • Sent Barnabas • Great number of people (21, 24)
Barnabas went to Tarsus for Saul They ministered there one year
The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.(11:26)
Christians • Term is used only 3 times in the N.T. (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16) • Means “belonging to Christ” • Originated by non-Christians
A prophet named Agabus came from Jerusalem and predicted a Roman-empire-wide famine.
A rich man cannot pray for rain! Serafino Gitonga and FamilyMeru, Kenya - 1984
The disciples in Antioch sent aid to their brothers in Judea by Barnabas and Saul