In Acts 24, “the Way” stands in a courtroom and shines through worship of Israel’s God, a clear conscience, resurrection hope, and honest public witness. Paul’s defense shows a path rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus that practices mercy and endures delay with hope.
The Stoics of Acts 17 prized virtue and inner steadiness in an ordered cosmos. Paul met them with creation-to-Christ proclamation, calling all to repent because God raised Jesus and fixed a day of judgment—hope stronger than mere calm.
Epicureans prized tranquil living in a world without providence or resurrection. In Acts 17 Paul met them with creation-to-Christ reasoning and called all to repent because God raised Jesus and fixed a day of judgment.
The Areopagus was both a hill and an influential council in Athens. In Acts 17 Paul used that forum to proclaim the Creator, call for repentance, and announce Jesus’ resurrection as God’s public proof.
Shipwrecked on Malta, Paul finds kindness, healing, and a fresh road to Rome. Acts 28 ends with an open door: the kingdom proclaimed and Jesus taught “without hindrance,” inviting the church to carry on the same bold witness today.
Acts 27 traces Paul’s voyage into a violent northeaster, a ship broken on a sandbar, and a promise kept to the last person. It teaches promise-anchored prudence—pray, act, give thanks, and believe God in the dark.
Before Agrippa and Festus, Paul defends the gospel as true and reasonable. He recounts Damascus light, a commission to open eyes, and the hope of resurrection that brings light to Israel and the nations.
Acts 25 places Paul before Festus and Agrippa and frames the case around a single claim: Jesus is alive. Lawful appeal and civil process become God’s means to carry the witness toward Rome.
Before Felix in Caesarea, Paul answers flattery and accusation with truth, hope, and a clear conscience. The courtroom becomes a pulpit as resurrection, righteousness, and self-control confront a ruler who delays decision while God’s plan moves forward.
Acts 22 recounts Paul’s testimony in Jerusalem—zeal confronted by Jesus, sins washed by calling on His name, and a mission aimed at the nations. The Lord’s providence and civil order preserve the witness for courts and kings.
Acts 21 traces Paul’s Spirit-led journey into chains and public witness. It models wise peacemaking, courageous obedience, and trust in God’s providence when rumor and rage threaten the church.
Acts 20 traces Paul’s Spirit-led journey to Jerusalem and his moving farewell at Miletus. It models humble service, full-counsel teaching, vigilance, and generous care for the weak.
Acts 19 unfolds the Lord’s work in Ephesus through clear teaching, authentic power, and costly repentance. The gospel confronts idols, reshapes culture, and advances under God’s providence.
Romans 7 holds up the law as holy while exposing sin’s deceit and our need for Christ. It leads us to honest confession, Spirit-led obedience, and hope.