About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind the name 'Christians' and the early church's mission.
Complementary Old Testament Passage:Exodus 35:4-29 Sermon Title:Why we are called Christians Sermon Outline:The Gospel breaches ethnic lines to establish a churchThe Apostles witness the blood-bought grace of GodThe whole counsel of God is applied to a new churchThe Word of the Lord compels brotherly generosity Family Discussion Questions:What made the Christians travel to Antioch?What did they do when they got there?Why was the church in Jerusalem surprised when people from Antioch trusted in Jesus?How did Barnabas feel when he saw what happened?Who did Barnabas bring to Antioch to help the church there?What did the church do when they found out that there would soon not be much food?What is the significance of the pattern of the early churchs preaching to the Jews first and thento the Gentiles?Why is Barnabas instruction very significant when he arrives?Why was it important for the Apostles in Jerusalem to check out what happened?How do versus 19, 25, and 29 serve to fulfill Romans 8:28-29?How does verse 27 show a pattern with the Old Testament prophets such as Elisha (2 Kings 4)?What was Sauls function in this passage? How can we fulfill that in our day even though he wasthe…
People in this episode
Host: Park City Gospel Church
Topics covered
- Christian identity
- early church
- Apostles
- generosity
- Gospel
- ethnic diversity
Keywords
- Christians
- Gospel
- Apostles
- Antioch
- Jerusalem
- Barnabas
- Saul
- generosity
- ethnic lines
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Exodus, Romans, 2 Kings
Places: Antioch, Jerusalem
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