Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 23, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan ConnerActs 22:17-24Paul, Apostle to the GentilesIntroA. HIS COMMISSION THROUGH JESUS (Acts 22:17-21).1. “praying in the temple” (Acts 22:17).2. “Quick, get out of Jerusalem quickly” (Acts 22:18).3. Paul’s reluctance (Acts 22:19-20).4. I’m sending you to the Gentiles“ (Acts 22:21).B. THE RESPONSE OF THE CROWD (Acts 22:22-23). 1. Kill him (Acts 22:22).2. Cloaks and dust (Acts 22:23). C. THE ISSUE OF THE GENTILES.1. Their rage was NOT that Paul would try to convert Gentiles. Mt. 23:152. Their rage was that Gentiles can be saved without becoming Jews. Acts 15APPLICATION:1. Boldness is the fruit of the H.S. Acts 1:82. The glory of Christ in the New Covenant gospel. Eph. 2:11-223. The rescuing Providence of God. Acts 22:24, 26Conclusion