1. God’s preparation for further church growth
Gentile Missions
Ac 9:1-31, 9:32-11:18, 11:19-12:24

2. Introduction: foundation for world missions
Conversion of Saul
- Apostle to the Gentiles ( Ac )
Conversion of Cornelius (Ac )
- First Gentile convert
Expansion and Opposition (Ac )
- Church in Antioch and opposition from King Herod Agrippa I

3. Conversion of Saul – Apostle to the gentiles (ac 9.1-31)
Saul and Jesus – His Conversion on the Damascus Road (9:3-9)
Genuine Conversions – Personal encounter with Jesus and transformed lives

4. Reception of Saul - in Damascus and Jerusalem (ac 9.1-31)
Roles of Ananias and Barnabas (9:10-25, 26-30)

5. A Summary for Further Expansion (ac 9: 31)
Church – spread throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria as having 5 characteristics
Peace
Strength
Encouragement
Growth
Godliness

6. Conclusion
God is sovereign
The Church is His primary agent
We are His witnesses
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