Standing on Our Rights
So Paul said, “I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged… I appeal to Caesar.” (Acts 25:10-11) It was a complicated situation. Paul was held in Roman custody in the coastal city of Caesarea, waiting for a trial over a crime he didn’t commit, based on false accusations from those who hated […]
A Sermon With Three Points
Now as he [Paul] reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now, when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” (Acts 24:25) Antonius Felix began life as a slave. His brother Pallas was a friend of the emperor Claudius; through such influence, […]
Comfort In the Night
But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.” (Acts 23:11) This must have been a difficult night for Paul. His greatest desire was to see the salvation of his fellow […]