Paul’s Ministry in Rome

Northwest Bible Church - Feb. 21, 2021 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 28:30-31

Paul’s Ministry in Rome

Intro

A. TWO YEARS IN ROME (Acts 28:30-31).

1. Rented quarters.

2. Welcoming all, preaching the kingdom of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3. All openness, unhindered.

a. Evangelism

b. Writing ministry

B. EPHESIANS

Theme: The multi-national church is saved by grace and should walk by grace.

1. Wealth in Christ - ch. Ephesians 1-3.

2. Walk in Christ - ch. Ephesians 4-6:9. -

3. Warfare in Christ - ch. Ephesians 6:10-20 -

Paul’s mind is absorbed with God’s sovereign and saving and securing grace..

C. COLOSSIANS

Theme: the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as Head over all.

1. Personal: (Colossians 1:1-14).

2. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:15-2:3).

3. Polemical: Doctrines that deliver from deception (Colossians 2:4-23).

4. Practical: putting on the new man (Colossians 3:1-4:18).

Paul’s mind is focused on the supremacy of Christ.

D. PHILEMON

Theme: to seek forgiveness for Onesimus and to restore him to ministry.

1. Greetings and Thanksgiving (Philemon 1-7).

2. Paul’s request for Onesimus (Philemon 8-21).

3. Final requests and conclusion (Philemon 22-25).

Paul’s mind is concerned for others.

E. PHILIPPIANS

Theme: a thank you letter to encourage them to stand firm in the faith, be united in humble service with an attitude of joy.

1.Thanksgiving, Prayer and Report (Philippians 1:1-26)

2. Living in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:27-2:30)

3. Warnings Against Error, Exhortations (Philippians 3:1-4:9)

4. Thanksgiving for the Philippians’ Generosity (Philippians 4:10-23)

In spite of his circumstances, Paul lived with a joy in the Lord.

Conclusion