Peter’s Defense
Northwest Bible Church - April 7, 2019 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner
Acts 11:1-18
Peter’s Defense
Intro
A. CRITICISM (Acts 11:1-3).
1. Source - the Jewish believers (Acts 11:2).
2. The nature of the offense (Acts 11:3).
B. CONFIRMATION (Acts 11:4-17).
1. Retelling his vision (Acts 11:4-10).
2. Retelling his visit (Acts 11:11-14).
3. Retelling the visitation of the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:15-17).
C. CONSENSUS (Acts 11:18).
Additional Issues of Interest:
1. Theological issues
a. Household salvation (Acts 11:14) -
b. The gift of repentance (Acts 11:18) -
2. Principles for divine guidance.
a. Peter was praying (Acts 11:5).
b. God revealed His Word to Peter (Acts 11:5).
c. Supported by providence. (Acts 11:11)
d. Peter’s willingness to obey (Acts 11:12).
e. Peter confirmed divine guidance with more Scripture (Acts 11:16).
Conclusion