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.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
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.
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 23 follows Paul from a fractured Sanhedrin to a night ride toward Caesarea under heavy guard. Scripture-shaped conscience, resurrection hope, and providence carry the witness forward to Rome.
The Romans were the dominant force during Jesus’ time, shaping New Testament history through their governance, military power, and persecution of Christians. Yet, despite their opposition, God used Rome to spread the Gospel, proving that even the mightiest empires serve His divine plan.