Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and …
The Importance Of Antioch Gems
These four Gems help explain the strategic nature and position of Antioch and why the focus of the centre of operations for the New Testament Church switched from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Bible Gem 1580 – The Preaching of the Word to the Gentiles in Antioch (Acts 11:19-23)
Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and …
Bible Gem 1581 – Now Luke Gives Us More Detail About Barnabas (Acts 11:22-30)
When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Barnabas was a good man, …
Bible Gem 1582 – The Stage is Set for The Church at Antioch (Acts 11:19-30)
Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and …