Requirements of Apostleship
1. Accompanied Jesus from Baptism to Ascension2. A Witness of the Resurrection3. Chosen/Appointed by Jesus Christ HImself
How did Paul met the requirements of Apostleship?
1. Galatians 1:17-18 - He studied for three years in Damascus2. Acts 9:1-9 - He interacted with Jesus after the resurrection3. Acts 9:15 - He was chosen by God
Who is Paul?
* Roman Citizen* In 3 shipwrecks* Bit by a snake* Used to persecute Christians* Grew up in Tarsus* Etc
How did Paul introduce himself?
As an apostle* When establishing authority
Apostle
Someone who is sent out on a purpose or mission
Disciple
Follower of Christ
How many people got saved?
3,000
Why 12?
12 is the number of God's people
How many years was Jesus earthly ministry?
3
Who did they call to replace Judas?
* Barsabbas (Justus)* Matthias
Where did Paul go once he was saved?
Arabia
How long was Paul gone?
3 years
Lord's phrase in KJV
It's hard for you to kick against the goads
Two main goals in Verses 1 and 2?
1. Establish Authority2. Emphasize the Resurection
Egeizo
To awaken, arouse* Joseph - Dream* Peter's MIL - Was sick
To whom is the letter addressed?
Church(es)
Charis
Grace, kindness, blessing (Lk. 1:20, John 1:14 - Jesus is full of Grace/Truth)
Eirene
Peace, Rest (Jn 14:27, 16:33 - Christ's last instructions)* Will overcome circumstances
Didomi
Gave, offer (Mt. 4:9, 5:38-42)* Turn the other cheek
Eaireo
Delivered, remove (Mt. 5:29, Acts 12:11)* To rescue from evil age
Thaumazo
Marvel, Astounded, Amazed (Mt. 8:27 - Crazy storm that Jesus calmed)* Jesus rebuked lack of faith and then storm
What to do during problems?
God's Purpose
Metatithemi
Turning Away, Removed (Hebrews 11:5 - Enoch)
What do we turn to?
* A religion of obligation* A Right of Obscenity (Jude 1:4)
Tarasso
Trouble*"Let not your heart be troubled
Metastrepho
Pervert, Turn, Corrupt, Change* Acts 2:20 - Sun to Darkness* James 4:9 - Joy to Gloom
Anathema
Offered, Given (Romans 9:3)* Destruction - Hell
Pitho
Persuade, Urge, Trust
Aresko
Please, Willing Service, Satisfy* Paul wanted God to be satisfied with him
Paralambano
Receieve, Come alongside* Mt 1&2 - Mary as Bride/Jesus to Egypt
Didasko
Taught, Direct
Dioku
To put to flight
Portheo
To lay waste, Ravage
Prokopto
Pioneer, To progress
Zelotes
Boil w Passion, Devoted
What does Paul explain in Romans 9?
He wishes to be accursed rather than other people having to be accursed.