The Acts of the Apostles Acts 14 – Preaching, Persecution, And Perseverance Sunday – December 10, 2017 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Perseverance of the Faithful Acts 14:21-27 Keep doing God’s work, 14:22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:58 Strengthen the brethren to continue in the faith (11:23) cf. 2 Cor. 1; 11:23 Develop leaders in the churches: Appoint elders Elders help us continue in the faith, Hebrews 13:17 Qualified and made elders by the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28) Commended them to the Lord. Cf. Acts 20:32

Perseverance of the Faithful Acts 14:21-27 Be assured that God is doing His work through you, 14:26-27 Gospel work is God’s work, not the work of men God is working in us to accomplish His purpose when we faithfully obey, Philippians 2:12-13 God is making you complete, Hebrews 13:20-21

Commended to the Grace of God Acts 14:26-27 Does not mean Christians will live free of trials, trouble, and trauma (26) cf. 1 Tim. 3:12; Acts 3,4,5,7, etc. Does mean God will use you to do His work (27)