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Lesson 19

Lesson 19. Acts, Chapter 11. Time Frame (Acts 11). Chapter begins immediately after Cornelius conversion, as Peter goes to Jerusalem and defends his preaching to the Gentiles (1-18)

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Lesson 19

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  1. Lesson 19 Acts, Chapter 11

  2. Time Frame (Acts 11) • Chapter begins immediately after Cornelius conversion, as Peter goes to Jerusalem and defends his preaching to the Gentiles (1-18) • Sometime between Cornelius’ conversion and the death of Herod in A.D. 44 (chap. 12), the events in Antioch took place (40-43 A.D.)

  3. Peter in Jerusalem (1-18) 1 • Apostles and Brethren in Judea heard about the Conversion of Cornelius (1-3) • “Those of the circumcision” would refer to the Judaizers rather than Jews in general • They contended with Peter about his preaching to the Gentiles • Peter’s Answer (4-14) • Includes a recounting of his vision (4-10) • Includes a recounting of Cornelius’ vision (11-14)

  4. Peter in Jerusalem (1-18) 2 • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (15-16) • Note: The event happened “as I began to speak”. Coupled with verse 14, indicates that Holy Spirit baptism NOT for salvation • Event on this occasion the same as on Pentecost “at the beginning” • Significance in the phrase “at the beginning” • Beginning of Gospel • Beginning of Kingdom/Church

  5. Peter in Jerusalem (1-18) 3 • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (15-16) • Peter in verse 16 identifies this as the “baptism” (immersion) in the Holy Spirit • Identical gift as that given to the Apostles on Pentecost • Significance: This gift is given to indicate that it is not whether one is circumcised or not that determines his standing before God, rather faith in Christ

  6. Peter in Jerusalem (1-18) 4 • The Gentiles Inclusion was God’s Will (17) • Peter could not withstand God’s will • Man must submit to the will of God • The Jews were Convinced (18) • Praise to God, the giver of life • Granting Repentance indicates that God had granted unto the Gentiles the right to gain life by responding to the gospel by repentance.

  7. Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (19-26) 1 • Church established in Antioch (19-22) • A new and important portion of the history of the church begins with these words • Up to this point, Luke’s history deals primarily with efforts to preach to the Jews • From this point on the emphasis is upon efforts to convert the Gentiles • Persecution mentioned here is that following Stephen’s death, as recorded in (8:1-ff)

  8. Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (19-26) 2 • Church established in Antioch (19-22) • Phoenicia – Country, 120 miles long and 15 miles wide, located north of Palestine between the shores of the Mediterranean sea and the slopes of the Lebanon mountains. • Cyprus – An island off the southern coast of Asia Minor, in the Mediterranean Sea • Antioch – Located in Syria, on the banks of the river Orontes, near the junction of the Lebanon and Taurus mountain ranges

  9. Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (19-26) 3 • Church established in Antioch (19-22) • Initially the preaching was done only to the Jews • Men from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles (Hellenists) also. • Context would indicate the word “Hellenists” here is referring, in contrast, to the Gentiles rather than to the Hellenist Jews.

  10. Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (19-26) 4 • Church established in Antioch (19-22) • God blessed their efforts at preaching, and many were saved. (“believed” and “turned to the Lord”). • Barnabas sent to Antioch (22-24) • Barnabas was well qualified, (cf. Acts 4:36-37), to encourage the brethren in Antioch • Note description of Barnabas (vs. 23-24) A good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith.

  11. Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (19-26) 5 • Barnabas brings Saul to Antioch (25-26) • Saul in Tarsus, comes to Antioch • Saul and Barnabas spend a year in Antioch • Assembled and taught (importance of teaching). • The name Christian (26) • One of three times the word is used (cf. Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). • The only “proper” name used for God’s children in the New Testament

  12. Famine in Judea (27-30) 1 • Prophets visit Antioch (27-28) • While Saul and Barnabas were laboring with the church there • Agabus, speaking from inspiration, prophesied an impending famine. • Famine took place during the reign of Claudius Caesar (AD. 41-54). Several famines during his reign • One in Judea happened in 45 AD, which would fit nicely in this context

  13. Famine in Judea (27-30) 2 • Benevolence purposed by Christians in Antioch (29-30) • Individuals determined (free will offering) • Congregation sent the gift directly • Money sent to the elders in Judea • Money sent for the benefit of the Christians during this emergency • This constitutes a pattern with regard to the scope and method of benevolence in the New Testament

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