30 Minutes In The New Testament Episode 76 (Acts 13:44-14:23)
Aug 10, 2018
Paul and Barnabas face persecution while spreading the message. A man is healed, mistaken for a God, and Paul corrects the belief in multiple Gods. Paul sets up elders in the churches he planted amidst challenges and opposition. The podcast discusses resilience, monotheism vs. polytheism, and the establishment of churches despite adversity.
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Voluntary Rejection vs Divine Appointment
- Rejecting the gospel is a voluntary human choice based on self-righteousness.
- Salvation results entirely from God's appointment and grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Gospel Sparks Conversion and Persecution
- Gospel preaching naturally sparks both conversion and persecution.
- Opposition arises mostly from religious leaders protecting their power systems.
Paul Mistaken For God After Healing
- Paul healed a man lame from birth, inspiring the crowd to worship them as gods Zeus and Hermes.
- They misunderstood Paul and Barnabas’s roles and attempted sacrifice to them based on local mythology.