Segment Of Acts

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The third and final segment of Acts (Acts 13-28) begins with the disciples venturing outside of Israel and expanding into Rome. The third segment of Acts is widely known for the great focus of Paul’s three missions, as well as the focus of evangelism and Christianity for all Gentiles . This Journey begins in Antioch (Acts 13:1-3) and concludes in Rome (Acts 28:17). However, Paul’s missions are traced from city to city as he preaches the Gospel to the Romans. The three segments of Acts outline the disciples journey (starting with Jerusalem) after being under the sound teaching of Jesus for forty days (post resurrection) as well as receiving the Holy Spirit and ending with the last geographical account in Acts 13_28m (ending in Rome). This final …show more content…

Additional major themes of the third segment are further highlighted as Christians intentionally follow and keep the Roman law. Which Luke utilizes to show that Paul was not an enemy of Rome nor was he guilty in regards to the accusations brought against him, as he kept every single Roman law in all circumstances. Lastly, the people in God’s Kingdom such as Paul had a willingness to suffer as Jesus did in order to overcome the world and see the kingdom prevail. The main convergence that is identified in the final segment of Acts is the transformation of God’s people. We see that with Paul who was once Saul when he transforms from being the one who persecuted and mocked believers, to becoming a believe and enduring great persecution himself, so that he can continue bringing glory to God’s Kingdom. The Gentiles went from refusing God to identifying their need for repentance and accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Which, ties into the fulfilment of Acts 1:8 “to the ends of the

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