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