Bible Themes and Doctrines
In Acts 13 a worshiping church sends Barnabas and Saul and the gospel runs from Cyprus to Pisidian Antioch. Paul proclaims Jesus’ resurrection and the forgiveness the law could never give, and the disciples leave filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11 records Jerusalem recognizing the Spirit’s gift to Gentiles and Antioch becoming a vibrant, generous hub. The church learns to test by Scripture, rejoice in grace, wear Christ’s name, and care across regions.
Acts 9 weaves conversion and calling as Saul meets the risen Jesus and the church walks in holy fear and Spirit-given comfort. Healings in Lydda and Joppa prepare the way for the mission’s next horizon.
Acts 4 sets the pattern for gospel courage: Spirit-filled speech, Scripture-shaped prayer, and generous unity. The name of Jesus stands alone as the cornerstone and the only way of salvation.
Barnabas may not have written a New Testament book, but his impact on the early church is undeniable. From mentoring Paul to defending grace at the Jerusalem Council, his faithful encouragement shaped the spread of the gospel.
The Cypriots, inhabitants of Cyprus, played a crucial role in early Christianity through the work of Barnabas and Paul. As one of the first regions to receive the Gospel, Cyprus became a stronghold of Christian faith, proving that God’s message is for all nations.