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The Foci and Recurring Themes of Paul’s Preaching I
Dr. Robert Martin
Testifying both to Jews and to Greeks
repentance toward God and
faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ (20:21).
In this segment of our study, we are considering Paul’s example as an able and faithful preacher of the Scriptures. In the last chapter we looked at Paul’s claim concerning the scope of his preaching, as described in the words: “I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable” (20:20), “I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God” (20:27). In this chapter, we come to . . .
The Foci and Recurring Themes of Paul’s Preaching II
Dr. Robert Martin
To testify the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).
In the last chapter we began to consider the foci and recurring themes of Paul’s preaching. We examined Acts 20:21, where Paul speaks of his “testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” And we saw that in this statement, he identifies a primary focus and recurring emphasis in his preaching, i.e., the themes of repentance and faith. In this chapter, we continue this study by examining the words in verse 24 that he uses to summarize and characterize the ministry that he received from the Lord Jesus: “to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
The Focus and Recurring Themes of Paul’s Preaching III
Dr. Robert Martin
I went about preaching the kingdom (Acts 20:25).
In this chapter we continue our study of the foci and recurring themes of Paul’s preaching. At verse 25, he characterizes his ministry as “preaching the kingdom.”1 What, however, does this mean?
The Courageous Manner of Paul’s Preaching and the Fruit of his Preaching in his Own Conscience
Dr. Robert Martin
I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable. . . .
I go bound in the spirit . . . I hold not my life of any account as dear unto
myself . . . I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all
men. For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God
(Acts 20:20, 22, 24, 26-27).
In previous chapters, we have been considering Paul’s example as an able and faithful preacher of the Word of God. Thus far we have looked at the scope of his preaching and its focus and recurring themes. In this chapter, we will consider the courageous manner of his preaching and its fruit in his own conscience.
The Moral Law I: The Moral Law and the Gospel
Dr. Robert Martin
Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
that every mouth may be stopped, and all
the world may become guilty before God.
Therefore by the deeds of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for by the law is the knowledge of sin (Rom. 3:19-20).
The relation of God’s law to the gospel is the most important practical theme in Christian theology.
The Moral Law II: The Moral Law and the Christian Life
Dr. Robert Martin
At 3:21 Paul turns a corner–now to open up the gospel. His theme is Sola Scriptura, Sola fidei, Sola gratia, Solus Christus, Soli Deo gloria. He speaks of a saving righteousness from God that is imputed to the believer and of God’s righteousness in doing this, i.e., of his honoring his own law in such a way that he may be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.
The Scope of Paul’s Preaching
Dr. Robert Martin I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable . . .I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:20, 27). In previous studies, we have seen that Paul appeals to the Ephesians’ knowledge of his consistent humility, compassion, and unselfishness. In this chapter, we begin to take up the next mark of a true pastor, which is that he is an able and faithful preacher of God’s Word. Paul says to the Ephesian elders, […]