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What does it mean to be “noble” according to Acts 17? In this sermon through Acts 17:10–15, we examine the well-known account of the Bereans and consider a difficult but necessary truth: respecting Scripture is not the same thing as knowing Christ. Some heard the Word eagerly and remained lost. Others were awakened by the Holy Spirit through that same Word and believed. And others violently opposed the spread of the gospel.
As Paul and Silas preach in Berea, we see the power of God’s Word on display. The Scriptures expose hearts, awaken sinners, strengthen believers, and provoke hostility from the world. The gospel cannot be contained.
This sermon also considers the reality of cultural Christianity in the Bible Belt, the danger of merely intellectual faith, the necessity of the new birth, and the cost of boldly proclaiming the truth of Christ in a hostile world.
Acts 17:10–15
Join us as we gather each Lord’s Day to worship Christ through the ordinary means of grace: Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and sacrament.
This livestream is intended to serve as a supplement to the Christian life, not a replacement for faithful participation in a healthy local church. If you are not actively connected to a biblical church, we would encourage you to find one in your area. If needed, feel free to reach out and we would be glad to help.
Twelve 5 ChurchJonesboro, Arkansas
Sunday Gathering: 10:00 AMWednesday Equipping Gathering: 6:30 PM
#Acts17 #Bereans #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedBaptist #BibleStudy #Christianity #Gospel #BookOfActs #Church #Sermon #Faith #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruth #Theology #VerseByVerse #OrdinaryMeansOfGrace
What does it mean to be “noble” according to Acts 17? In this sermon through Acts 17:10–15, we examine the well-known account of the Bereans and consider a difficult but necessary truth: respecting Scripture is not the same thing as knowing Christ. Some heard the Word eagerly and remained lost. Others were awakened by the Holy Spirit through that same Word and believed. And others violently opposed the spread of the gospel.
As Paul and Silas preach in Berea, we see the power of God’s Word on display. The Scriptures expose hearts, awaken sinners, strengthen believers, and provoke hostility from the world. The gospel cannot be contained.
This sermon also considers the reality of cultural Christianity in the Bible Belt, the danger of merely intellectual faith, the necessity of the new birth, and the cost of boldly proclaiming the truth of Christ in a hostile world.
Acts 17:10–15
Join us as we gather each Lord’s Day to worship Christ through the ordinary means of grace: Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and sacrament.
This livestream is intended to serve as a supplement to the Christian life, not a replacement for faithful participation in a healthy local church. If you are not actively connected to a biblical church, we would encourage you to find one in your area. If needed, feel free to reach out and we would be glad to help.
Twelve 5 ChurchJonesboro, Arkansas
Sunday Gathering: 10:00 AMWednesday Equipping Gathering: 6:30 PM
#Acts17 #Bereans #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedBaptist #BibleStudy #Christianity #Gospel #BookOfActs #Church #Sermon #Faith #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruth #Theology #VerseByVerse #OrdinaryMeansOfGrace
