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ACTS ELEVEN SUMMARY

I.        PETER EXPLAINS IN JERUSALEM THE SIGNIFICANCE OF

          THE CONVERSION OF CORNELIUS.

A.        THE OBJECTION OF THE JUDAIZERS( vs. 1-3 ).

B.         HIS DESCRIPTION OF THE VISION( vs. 4-10 )

C.        THE INVITATION TO CEASAREA( vs. 11-12 ).

D.        IN THE HOUSE OF THE GENTILE( vs. 13-18 ).

            1.         The reason Cornelius sent for Peter( vs. 13-14 ). 

                          "words whereby thou shalt be saved"( Rom. 1:16;  1 Cor. 1:21; Rom. 10:17 ).

            2.         The Holy Spirit falls on them

                        a.         "as on us at the beginning"( Acts 2:1-36;  8:14-18 ).

                        b.         The conclusion of Peter and its meaning( vs. 16-18 ).

II.       THE GOSPEL COMES TO ANTIOCH( vs. 19-26 ).

A.        THE DISPERSION GOES TO PHOENICIA, CYPRUS, AND ANTIOCH.

            1.         Preaching to the Gentiles in Antioch.

            2.         The growth of the church( vs. 21 ).

B.         THE JERUSALEM CHURCH SENDS BARNABAS TO ANTIOCH.

C.        SAUL AND BARNABAS - disciples called Christians.

D.        THE FAMINE IN JUDEA( vs. 27-29 ).

            1.         Agabus prophecies.

            2.         The contribution from Antioch.

MEMORY WORK:  Acts 11:26

 

QUESTIONS FOR ACTS ELEVEN

1.  What was the complaint the Jews had against Peter?

2.         Who went with Peter?

3.         What was his response to the Lord when he was told to kill and eat?

4.         How did the Lord answer him?

5.         Where was Peter when he was sent for, and where was he asked to go?

6.         Who encouraged Peter to go?

7.         What was it that was to bring about the salvation of Cornelius?

8.         What happened to Cornelius and what did Peter conclude?

9.         To what cities had the gospel spread?

10.       Who was sent to Antioch and who did he take with him?

11.       To whom is the name "Christian" given?

12.       What was done about the problem Agabus prophesied?