Author Archives: Matt Jury

Acts 20.24-27 says, “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all,Continue reading “Purpose #6 — The Proclamation of the Gospel”

Acts 20:22-24 says, “And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of any account asContinue reading “Purpose #5 — The Preparation for Persecution”

Acts 20.21 says, “solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul was the first of Christ’s men who actively and aggressively sought to evangelize the Gentiles. Reaching non-Hebrews with the Gospel was not a new concept. Isaiah and other prophets foretold of the GospelContinue reading “Purpose #4 — The Cooperation of Ministry”

Paul continues in Acts 20.20, “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,” We often hear this verse used as justification of door to door evangelism. Let us consider another perspective of this verse. Paul went from doorContinue reading “Purpose #3 — The Prevention of Isolation”