The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com All Roads Lead to Rome
Jan 19, 2026
Paul finally reaches Rome after a perilous sea voyage and shipwreck. He experiences island hospitality, a dramatic viper bite, and healing that opens doors. The talk traces Luke’s scope from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth and contrasts Paul’s public acclaim with his private peace. Themes of suffering, mission, and steady faith are explored.
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A Personal First Impression Of Rome
- James Boice recalls his first visit to Rome and the impression of its historical grandeur.
- He connects that sense of Rome's centrality to Paul's long-term missionary aim to reach the capital.
Acts Follows A Geographical Gospel Plan
- Luke organizes Acts around the progressive witness from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
- Paul's journey to Rome fulfills the book's geographic and theological outline showing God's plan for global witness.
From Paul's Resolve To Divine Commission
- Paul's verbal resolve 'I must go to Rome' becomes divine commission when the risen Lord tells him 'you must go to Rome.'
- This shift shows Paul's mission is both personal conviction and God's directed purpose.
