ACTS: The Church In Action

Faithful to the end

Chapter Twenty Eight

INTRODUCTION: The book of Acts ends in the same way it began. Here we see Paul, faced with adversity, overcoming the attacks of Satan, the opinions of men, moving in the power of the Holy Spirit, and preaching the good news of Jesus to anyone who would listen. Paul is a living example of the church in action remaining faithful to the end.

The Witness In Jerusalem (1:1 - 8:4) Two Years	The Church In Power 1:1 - 2:47
	The Church In Progress 3:1 - 8:4
The Witness In Judea & Samaria (8:4 - 12:25) Thirteen Years	The Church In Expansion 8:5 - 12:25
The Witness To The Ends Of The Earth (13:1 - 28:31) Fourteen Years	Paul's Three Journeys 13:1 - 21:16
	Paul's Three Trials 21:17 - 28:31
Adapted from Wilkinson/Boa, Talk Through the New Testament*, Nashville, TN: WTB Ministries, 1981 (page 351).

Paul: a cast study of faithfulness

A faithful warrior (v 1-6)

He put Satan in his place.
He put human opinions in perspective.

A faithful worker (v 7-10)

He showed God's compassion.
He shared God's cure.

A faithful witness (v 17-31)

He told His story
He taught the scriptures