Acts 22 Theme: Testimony, calling, conscience, and costly obedience. Key Verse: “And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” — Acts 22:16 Paul has just been rescued from a riot in Jerusalem (Acts 21). Bound with chains, Paul, instead of protesting injustice, gives his testimony.

During Advent, the Church honors two great pastors whose ministries shaped Christianity across centuries: Ambrose of Milan (339–397) and Richard Baxter (1615–1691). One lived in the waning days of the Roman Empire, the other in the turmoil of post-Reformation England. Yet their lives prove the same truth: When God calls a pastor, He equips him with courage, compassion, and conviction — and the Church is never the same.

“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”— Acts 16:9

Acts 13 marks the beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey. The church at Antioch, guided by the Holy Spirit, sent out Barnabas and Saul to preach the Gospel. Their first stop was the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch — and it’s important to notice where they began. They preached the Good News of Jesus Christ not to pagans, but to the Jews, within the structure of the old covenant. Paul stood up, beckoned with his hand, and began with what every Jewish listener knew well —

Pentecostal history is a growing movement, especially in Latin America and Africa: there may be over 500 million Pentecostals worldwide.

On a cold October morning in 1555, two English bishops—Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) and Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555)—were led to the stake in Oxford. Their crime? Faithfulness to the Word of God and rejection of papal authority.

Philip (1st century AD), one of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6, stands out in Scripture not only for his faithfulness in service but also for his zeal in spreading the Gospel far beyond Jerusalem. Alongside Stephen (? -36 AD) the first Christian martyr, Philip was selected to help the apostles by ministering to the practical needs of the early Church — caring for widows and distributing food. Yet God had far greater plans for him.

Peter* (1 BC - 67 AD}travels to Lydda and heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas. The miracle points to Christ’s continuing power at work through His apostles. As a result, “all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.” This shows the church expanding outward from Jerusalem into Judea, just as Jesus* (4 BC-30AD) said in Acts 1:8.

9 Important Aspects of the Christian Church from its design in the mind of God, to its birth, history, worship, Cornerstone, and future.

Baptist religion: Baptism is unique to Christianity and is a sign of Salvation. Jesus required it for entry into the kingdom of God.

Methodist Religion: We are all by nature "dead in sin". Justified by faith alone in Jesus Christ. Faith produces inward and outward holiness

Early Christian history filled 300 years with extraordinary people, documents and events that built a church to last God’s people 2000.

Christianity is a historical religion. These 8 timelines make its growth, power and people over 2,000 years easy to understand.