The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles

The sermon explains how faithful, sustained teaching of Scripture, a cleansed church, and preaching the gospel brought gospel success in Ephesus. It applies that example by urging the local church to keep the Word central and to reach the

Word-Centered MinistryGospel SuccessGospel WorkGospel Preaching

Acts 19 portrays the gospel’s mighty work in Ephesus: God used apostolic miracles to authenticate the message, exposed counterfeit spiritual authority, and brought both public reverence and believers’ costly repentance. The Word’s growth is

Gospel SuccessRepentance in MinistryGospel WorkThe Power of Miracles

Paul’s extended ministry in Ephesus moved from the synagogue to the hall of Tyrannus, where he reasoned from Scripture and preached the gospel to a wider audience. The sermon emphasizes that God governs the church’s work and its results,

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Acts records a unique, transitional period in which Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles, and Old Testament believers are visibly incorporated into the one New Testament church. Reading these events in their redemptive-historical setting guards

New Testament ChurchChurch HistoryApostolic MiracleBaptism of Spirit

Paul meets disciples of John whose understanding of the gospel is incomplete and directs them to faith in Jesus, Christian baptism, and the promised Holy Spirit. Their inclusion marks a decisive stage in the formation of the New Testament

Proper ConversionBeliever's BaptismPromise of the SpiritNew Testament Church

Apollos combines eloquence, fervor, and strong knowledge of Scripture with humility to receive correction from Aquila and Priscilla. His ministry shows how differently gifted believers, faithful couples, and accountable churches work

Ministry PartnershipSpiritual GiftsChurch AccountabilityGospel Advance

Paul concludes his second missionary journey, returns to his sending church, and immediately begins strengthening disciples on a third journey. His movements reveal a network of interdependent churches and coworkers devoted to evangelism,

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God provides Paul with faithful coworkers in Aquila and Priscilla as ministry begins in Corinth. Their shared labor illustrates the value of ministry partnership, diligent work, pastoral care, and churches that materially support gospel

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On Mars Hill, Paul begins with the Athenians' spiritual confusion and proclaims the one Creator, Sustainer, and sovereign Lord who commands all people to repent. The resurrection of Christ divides the hearers into mockers, the curious, and

Gospel ProclamationEvidence from CreationCall to RepentanceFaith and Resurrection

Paul is provoked by Athens' idolatry and reasons about Christ in both the synagogue and marketplace. His witness demonstrates that the true gospel necessarily confronts the false hopes and rival beliefs of every culture.

Gospel ConfrontationIdolatry and JudgmentPersonal EvangelismGospel Courage