THE POLARIZING EFFECT OF THE GOSPEL - BOOK OF ACTS LESSon #38

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Sermon Notes

 Date of Sermon:  February 28, 2016

Main Idea:   The Gospel divides all mankind into two groups

Key Verse:   "And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, 'It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.'"   Acts 14:46

Bible Reading:   42 As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath. 43 And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him. 46 And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Outline: 
​​I.             The Gospel Attracts   (42-44)
              A.            Gospel has attraction to all   ((42)
              B.            Gospel has different levels of attraction   (43-44)
 
II.            The Gospel Repels   (45-47)
              A.            Gospel causes jealousy and anger   (45)
              B.            Gospel offered to those who want it   (46-47)
 
III.           The Gospel Polarizes   (48-52)
              A.            Gospel causes rejoicing   (48)
              B.            Gospel will spread   (49)
              C.            Gospel opposition hardens   (50-51)
              D.            Gospel proponents grow   (52)

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