Category Archives: fellowship

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”

Acts 20.18-19 says, “And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by theContinue reading “Purpose #2 — The Support of Connection”

Acts 20.17-18 says, “And from Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,” As Paul went to AsiaContinue reading “Purpose #1 — Encouragement of Unity”