The Persecuted Church

Acts 8 – 15, James and Galatians

This study continues Dr. Luke’s story based upon eye witnesses accounts, of how the Gospel spread from Jerusalem to other parts of the world and from the Jews to Gentiles (non-Jews.)

This study includes:

  • The first martyrs
  • The conversion of Saul (the Apostle Paul)
  • The first missionary journey of the apostle Peter
  • The first letter written by James to the believers scattered because of persecution
  • Paul’s first missionary journey to Galatia
  • Paul’s letter to the Galatians
  • The Jerusalem Council – what is required to received God’s salvation?
Handout (Lessons 10-20)

Lessons 1-10 Lessons 11-20

Lesson 1, A Man Named Philip

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Lesson 2, Saul’s Encounter

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Lesson 3, Peter’s Missionary Journey

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Lesson 4, Peter Explains & James Encourages

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Lesson 5, The Life of the Believer

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Lesson 6, The Believer’s Tongue

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Lesson 7, Warnings & A Call To Prayer

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Lesson 8, The Church Moves North as Persecution Continues

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Lesson 9, The Gospel Spreads

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Lesson 10, Barnabas & Saul in Pisidian Antioch

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